Of unknown parentage from H.C. Pruter, Pine Island, Fla. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, upright, dense canopy. Fruit: eating quality good. Shape: oval to oblong; base rounded; stout stem inserted squarely in a shallow cavity or in a level manner; apex rounded with no beak; surface smooth. Size: length 11-13 cm; breadth 9.5-11 cm; thickness 9-10 cm. Weight: 510-920 g. Skin: ground color bright yellow; crimson or dark red blush; few small white dots; skin thick, tough, and easily separating. Flesh: soft, tender, and melting deep yellow flesh; flavor mild and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; no fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 60% to 80% of the stone. Season: July to August. Good color and size, but the soft flesh and poor storage characteristics have discouraged commercial use.
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