Of unknown parentage, perhaps a cross between Tommy Atkins and Keitt. Patented in Feb. 1990 by Neal P. Brooks, Homestead, Fla. Plant patent 7140. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, upright, dense canopy. Fruit: eating quality good. Shape: oval; base flattened; medium-stout stem inserted squarely in a shallow cavity; apex rounded with no beak; surface smooth. Size: length 11.5-13 cm; breadth 8.5-9.5 cm; thickness 7.5-8.5 cm. Weight: 560-750 g. Skin: ground color greenish-yellow; prevalent dark reddish-purple blush; few small white dots; skin medium thick, tough, and easily separating. Flesh: medium-firm and juicy lemon-yellow flesh; flavor mild and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; little fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 50% to 75% of the stone. Season: July to August. Reddish-purple blush gives cultivar a unique look when ripe; tastes sour until fruit fully ripe; poor internal color.
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