Probably a cross between Haden and Brooks made by Michael Fascell, Miami, Fla. Seeds planted in 1929; first fruited in 1936. Patented in 1941. Origin: Tree: moderately vigorous; medium to large, rather open canopy. Fruit: eating quality good. Shape: oval; base somewhat flattened; stout stem inserted squarely in a shallow cavity; apex rounded with no beak; surface smooth. Size: length 9.5-11.5 cm; breadth 6-8.5 cm; thickness 5-6 cm. Weight: 300-450 g. Skin: ground color bright yellow; pink to crimson blush; numerous small white dots; skin thin, tough, and adherent. Flesh: mediumfirm, tender, and juicy deep yellow flesh; flavor mild and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; little fiber. Stone and seed: medium-thick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 60% to 80% of the stone. Season: late June to July. First patented mango cultivar in Florida; often difficult to determine maturity; fruit can be twisted apart into two halves when fully ripe because there is so little fiber.
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