Origin: in Santa Ana, Calif., by Darwin Speck. Introd. in 1946. Seedling of Mexican type; discovered on the Santa Ana property of R.T. Brown (father-in-law of Speck); tested by Armstrong Nurseries, Ont., Calif.; tests and further propagation discontinued in 1947. Tree: hardy, productive. While size and general appearance were good quality was not good enough for further propagation. Fruit: averages 6 to 8 oz; ovoid to somewhat pyriform; skin purplish-black; flavor fair, strong, somewhat anise-like, oil content 20.1 % ripens in October in Santa Ana; resembles Blackbird but larger.
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