Origin: in Baldwin Park, Calif., by J.M. Allred, Covina, Calif. Introd. in 1953. Plant patent 1474; 1 May 1956. Parentage unknown; discovered in 1944; selected in 1949; Mexican type. Tree: frost resistant; produces well. Limited commercial production in California. Fruit: 4-8 oz, average of 5 1/2 oz; ovoid, 3 1/4 inches long, 2 1/2 inches in diam.; skin thin, smooth, green; flesh yellow; flavor nutty and rated good plus; consistency buttery; oil content up to 17%; season September to mid-November; resembles Fuerte.
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