Origin: in Washington, D.C., by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, probably from a seed of Pollock sent from Miami in 1908. The seedling was sent back to Miami where it grew to maturity and was distributed, without a name, in 1916-17. It was propagated commercially in 1921 and was named in 1923. West Indian type. Tree: compact, spreading growth less vigorous than Pollock, and more regular in bearing. Flowering type A; major commercial cultivar in Florida. Fruit: oblong-oval to pyriform, large, 18-24 oz; skin smooth, light to yellowish green, flesh rich yellow, green near the skin, of very good quality; oil content 3% to 6%; midseason, ripening 15 July to 15 Sept.
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