Of unknown parentage from the property of C.T. Earle, Bradenton, Fla. Seed planted in the late 1930s; first fruited in 1943. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, rounded, open canopy. Fruit: eating quality good. Shape: oval; base flattened; medium-stout stem inserted obliquely in a shallow cavity; apex rounded with no beak; surface smooth. Size: length 9.5-11 cm; breadth 8.5-9.5 cm; thickness 8-8.5 cm. Weight: 400-750 g. Skin: ground color greenish-yellow; crimson blush; numerous small white dots; skin thin, medium tough, and adherent. Flesh: tender, melting, and juicy lemon-yellow flesh; flavor mild, aromatic, and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; little fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 60% to 80% Of the stone. Season: July to August. Consistent, but light production in Florida with limited evaluation.
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