Of unknown parentage from Coral Gables, Fla. Selected in 1950 for inclusion in the Univ. of Florida germplasm collection at Homestead. Origin: Tree: vigorous; medium to large, dense canopy. Fruit: eating quality good. Shape: oblong; base flattened; stout stem inserted squarely in a shallow cavity; apex rounded without a beak; surface smooth. Size: length 11.5-14 cm; breadth 8.5-9.5 cm; thickness 7.5-8 cm. Weight: 440-650 g. Skin: ground color yellow-orange; dark red blush; numerous small russet dots; skin thin, tender, and moderately adherent. Flesh: soft, tender, and juicy orange flesh; flavor rich, aromatic, spicy, and very sweet with a strong, pleasant aroma; little fiber. Stone and seed: medium-thick and woody stone with a polyembryonic seed filling 60% to 90% of the stone. Season: July to August. Attractive, good-flavored mango that may have promise as a dooryard cultivar.
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