Of unknown parentage planted on the property of Nellie Torbet, Goulds, Fla. Origin: Tree: moderately vigorous; medium-sized, rounded canopy. Fruit: eating quality fair to good. Shape: round; base flattened; stout stem inserted squarely in a deep cavity; apex rounded without a beak; surface undulating. Size: length 9-10.5 cm; breadth 8.5-10 cm; thickness 9-10.5 cm. Weight: 360-440 g. Skin: ground color yellow-orange; orange-red blush; numerous large russet dots; skin thick, tough, and medium adherent. Flesh: firm and medium-juicy lemon-yellow flesh; flavor mild and insipid with a weak, pleasant aroma; abundant fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a polyembryonic seed filling 90% to 100% of the stone. Season: June to July. Misidentified in some places as Tolbert; shape and color give this cultivar a unique look.
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