Of unknown parentage from the grove of Frank Adams, Pine Island, Fla. Origin: Tree: vigorous; medium-sized, thin, and spreading canopy. Fruit: eating quality good. Shape: oblong; base rounded; slender stem inserted obliquely in a level manner; apex rounded usually without a beak; surface smooth. Size: length 10.5-12 cm; breadth 7.5-9 cm; thickness 7-7.5 cm. Weight: 200-370 g. Skin: ground color bright yellow; dark red blush; numerous small white dots; skin thick, tough, and easily separating. Flesh: soft, tender, and juicy orange flesh; flavor rich, aromatic, and sweet with a strong, pleasant aroma; little to medium fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 65% to 75% of the stone. Season: late June to July. Consistent, heavy producer, but fruit easily damaged by handling and storage procedures.
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