Of unknown parentage from Judge Ware of Clearwater, Fla. Selected in 1943 for inclusion in the Univ. of Florida germplasm collection at Homestead. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, dense, rounded canopy. Fruit: eating quality fair. Shape: oblong; base rounded and irregular; slender stem inserted obliquely in a shallow cavity; apex rounded without a beak; surface undulating. Size: length 11.5-13.5 cm; breadth 9.5-10.5 cm; thickness 8.5-9 cm. Weight: 450-740 g. Skin: ground color bright yellow; crimson blush; numerous small russet dots; skin thick, tough, and easily separating. Flesh: soft, melting, and juicy deep yellow flesh; flavor rich and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; no fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 50% to 75% of the stone. Season: June to July. With limited evaluations, production appears to be consistent and heavy in Florida.
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