Of unknown parentage from the area of Homestead, Fla. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, upright, dense canopy. Fruit: eating quality fair. Shape: oval; base flattened; slender stem inserted obliquely in a level manner; apex rounded with no beak; surface smooth. Size: length 8.5-9.5 cm; breadth 7.5-8 cm; thickness 6.5-7 cm. Weight: 170-240 g. Skin: ground color bright yellow; no blush; numerous large yellow dots; skin thin, tough, and easily separating. Flesh: soft, tender, and juicy deep yellow flesh; flavor rich, aromatic, and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; medium fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a polyembryonic seed filling 90% to 100% of the stone. Season: July to August. Consistent and heavy producer; fruit are usually produced in clusters.
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