Origin: in Miami, Fla., by John G. DuPuis, Jr. Introd. in 1963. Plant patent 2529; 8 June 1965. Bud mutation discovered on a West Indian seedling. Tree: semi-upright; blooms in February; sets and holds fruit in adverse weather conditions. Fruit: 12 to 20 oz, averages, about 15 oz, up to 6 inches long and 4 inches in diam.; broadly oval to pyriform, nearly round; skin green, slightly rough, thick, dots conspicuous; flesh deep yellow, firm, free of fiber, delicate nutty flavor; seed medium to large, adhering tightly to flesh in cavity; ripens early, from mid-June through July; ships very well.
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