Of unknown parentage, but Saigon probably one of its parents. Patented by David Sturrock, West Palm Beach, Fla. Origin: Tree: vigorous; medium-sized, open canopy. Fruit: eating quality good to excellent. Shape: oblong; base flattened or slightly rounded; slender stem inserted obliquely in a deep, grooved (variable) cavity; apex rounded without a beak; surface smooth. Size: length 12.5-14.5 cm; breadth 8.5-10 cm; thickness 7-8 cm. Weight: 450-670 g. Skin: ground color bright yellow; no blush; few large yellow dots; skin medium thick, tender, and easily separating. Flesh: soft; tender, and juicy orange flesh; flavor mild and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; no fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 50% to 70% of the stone. Season: July to August. Eating quality excellent, but fruit easily damaged by handling when ripe; seed often sprouts within the overmature fruit; resistant to anthracnose.
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