Origin: in Whittier, Calif., by Jennie C. Gano. Introd. in 1935. Plant patent 100; 7 Aug. 1934. Open-pollinated seedling of Colorado selected in 1918. Tree: vigorous, upright; stands frost slightly better than most Guatemalan types, but less resistant than Fuerte; bears well; leaves broader at base than Fuerte, with pronounced veining. Now obsolete. Fruit: pyriform, rather long, 5 in.; skin thick, tough, dull green; size averages. 1 lb.; flesh light yellow, firm, little fiber, oil content about 20%, flavor excellent; season July and August.
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