| Variety | Description |
| 895 HOLLISTER | One tree is growing at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA. field 46, row 57, tree #41. (J.R.Frink 1998) |
| A A CARNE | One tree is growing at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA. field 46, row 57, tree #40. (J.R.Frink 1998) |
| ABLES | Syn. of Beardslee |
| ACE | (Guatemalan) Sy. of Simpson.Tree difficult to propagate. Fruit matures April to July;color green; weight 16 ozs; shape pyriform/skin smooth except at stem; seed, medium. Originated by M. Simpson at Anaheim,CA. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ACKERMAN | (West Indian) Tree Hawaii. Fruit season,all summer. Color, green. Size, 15-24 ozs. Shape, pyriform; skin smooth; seed, medium size, loose. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ACME | |
| ACOSTA | (West Indian) Tree originated ner Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba, propagated 1910. Fruit season, Dec. in Cuba. Color, green; size, 20-24 ozs; shape, pyriform; seed size, large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ADI | Orig. at Akko Expt. Station, Western Galilee, Isr, by E Lahav, D.Zamet, & S. Gazit. Seedling of Horshim caged with Hass & resembles both cultivars. Introd.1992 & was to be patented. Fruit:obovate (pear-shaped) to slightly necked, of small to medium size, 6-10.5 oz, usually 8 oz; green when mature; skin pebbled, of med. thickness, easily separated from flesh, slightly stonier than that of Hass; flesh pale yellow with green rim, buttery tex.,&excellent flavor, slightly less nutlike than Hass; seed round to slightly elongated, small (10% of fruit weight) & tight in cavity; season begins & ends earlier than Hass (which is early Oct.-March here). Tree: small to med., sturdily branched, with short and compact flowering racemes; similar to Hass in cold sensitivity. Yields appear good, with a tendency toward alternate bearing. Flower group A; distributed for evaluation throughout Isr. but not recommended for hot summer areas, where fruit size might be reduced. (B&O Register) |
| ADJUNTAS GUATEMALA | Origin: Puerto Rico. Flowering group: A. (Lahav & Gazit) |
| AJAX | (Guat x W.I.) Orig. in Homestead, FL, by Will Booth. Introd.1934 when propagated by Coral Reef Nursery, Homestead. Open pollinated seedling of (Guat.xWest Ind. types); discovered about 1927. Fruit: medium large, 16-30 oz; round - obovoid; skin green, thick, glossy, slightly pebbled; oil content 9%-13%; flavor good, rather dry; seed med. large; resembles Collinson. Tree: vigorous & productive. Flowering group B. Minor commericial cultivar in FL. (B&O Register) Tree location FL at Homestead in 1920. Propagated 1934; production, a heavy bearer. Vigor, tree is vigorous. Fruit season, Dec.-Jan. in FL. Color, green; size,16-30 ozs. Shape, round or obovoid; skin, thick, glossy, & slightly pebbled. Flavor good, rather dry. Oil, 9-13%. Seed size, ML (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| AKBAL | (Guat. P.I. 45505) Introduced from Amatitlan, Guatemala 1917 by F.W.Popenoe. Fruit season in Guat. Aug.-Nov. Color, green. Size, 12ozs. Shape, long & slender. Skin, smooth. Seed size, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Flower type B. (LaHav & Gazit) |
| AL BOYCE | (Hybrid) Named after Dr. Alfred M. Boyce, one of the first researchers to study the effects of pesticides on crops, animals & people. Chair of Dept. of Entomology, director of Experiment Station & dean of College of Ag. UCR. Fruit is larger than Jan Boyce (named for his wife) but similar. Green oval pear of outstanding flavor. Production is light. (J.R.Frink 1998) Called Alboyce in this reference. Race: Guat X Mex. A flower type. Origin: California (LaHav & Gazit) |
| ALBAR | (Guat.)Registered 1941 Originated at La Habra Heights, CA. Fruit season June, July, Aug. Color, dark green; shape, pyriform; weight 13 ozs.; skin, very thick; flavor good minus; oil content 15.28%; fibre, very little. Seed small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ALEGRE | Tree: Place of J.R.Wilson, Manila, Philippines. Illus. Phil. Agr. Rev. Vol. 22, pl 23, b 1927. Fruit color, green. Shape, pyriform. Necked to kidney shaped. Skin, thin, Seed, medium. Origin, at Manila by J.R.Wilson & named for Mr. Wilson's home. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ALEXANDRIA | (Guat)Orig. in Duarte, CA.,by W.A.Spinks. Introd. in 1925. Chance seedling; Guat. type; first fruited in 1921. Fruit: large, 16-24 oz; oval; skin green, glossy, slightly rough; seed small; season July. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Tree; Place of W.A.Spinks, Duarte, CA. fruiting in 1921. Fruit season July at Duarte. Color, green. Size 16-24 ozs. Shape, oval. Skin, glossy, slightly rough. Seed, small. Originated by W.A. Spinks at Duarte, CA (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ALICE | Registered 1952. Originated by Sam Thompson, Carlsbad,CA,1944. Tree is tall & spreading, vigorous; production: 5-10 boxes; cold resistance about same as Fuerte. Fruit season: April-Aug.; Color: medium green; Weight: 8.25ozs; Shape: pyriform; Skin; medium & smooth; Flavor: good plus; Oil:18.1% Keeping Quality: poor; Seed: 2.25ozs.(CAS Yearbook1952) Orig. in Carlsbad, CA, by Sam Thompson. Introd.1952.Open-pollinated seedling of Guat. type; selected1944. Fruit: average 8 oz; pyriform; skin smooth, med. thick, med. green; flavor good, oil content 18%, keeping quality poor; seed 2 oz. Tree: tall; spreading; vigorous; cold resistance similar to Fuerte; productive. Obsolete.(B&O Register) |
| ALICE MIRANDI | See Carr. |
| ALLES | (Guat.)Registered 1932 Originated 1926 at Carlsbad, CA. from Lyon seed on place of L.C. Alies. Fruit season, June, Aug. Color, green; weight 16 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, pebbled; flavor, excellent minus; oil, 19.3%; seed 3 3/4 ozs.(CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ALLMEAT | Registered 1954 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| ALMA | (Guat.xW.I.)Orig.in Sebring,FL,by Heinrich Rohde.Introd.1944. Parentage unknown; discovered1922; Guat.xWest Ind.type.Fruit:12-20 oz; rounded; skin purple, thick, rough; oil content 20%;flavor & quality good; seed large; season 15 Jan.-15 Mar. Formerly recommended for home planting as a cold winter variety because of resistance to cold. No longer propagated.(B & O Register) Tree originated & located on place of Heinrich Rohde, Sebring, Fl.1922. Unknown origin. Resistance to adverse weather, never injured by cold at Sebring. Fruit season, Jan.15-Mar. 15. Color, purple. Size 12-20 ozs. Shape round. Skin, thick & rough. Flavor, good. Oil, 20%. Seed large. Recommended for home planting only. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ALPINE | (Mex.) Tree originated from a seed planted 1912 by Frank Frost near Porterville, CA. Production fruited first in 1916. Fruit season, Oct.- Dec. Size 3-4 "long. Seed size, very small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ALTO | (Guat.) Tree introduced by West India Gardens from Atlixco, Mex. in 1911. Fruit season Nov.-Dec. at Atlixco. Color green. Weight 24 ozs. Shape, pyriform. Skin rough. Seed, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ALZAMORA | a Puerto Rican variety (J Morton) |
| AMADOR | West Indian variety of unknown ancestry. (J Morton) |
| AMANDA | Orig. in Vista, CA, by Paul L Kovach. Introd. in 1956. Chance seedling of hybrid origin; seed planted in 1947. Fruit: 8 oz; pyriform; skin green, thick, does not peel from flesh; flavor very good, oil content 22% ripens slowly. Tree: upright; bears well. Obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| AMBASSADOR | (Guat) Orig. in Whittier, CA, by A.R. Rideout. Introd.1922. Lyon x Puebla; Guat. type. Fruit: 14 -16 oz; oblong to pyriform; skin rough, purple; seed large; season July to Sept. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Tree originated on Rideout place at Whittier by A.R.Rideout. A result of crossing Lyon x Puebla.(Note from JRF--Then how could it be Guatemalan? Puebla is pure Mexican and Lyon may be a hybrid.) Fruit season July - Sept. at Whittier. Color purple. Weight, 14-16ozs. Shape, oblong to pyriform, Skin, rough. Seed, large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| AMECA | (Guat.) Syn. Furnival. No.1 Tree introduced 1912 as Furnival No. 1 by West India Gardens of Altadena, CA. from Jalisco, Mex. Fruit color, purplish black. Weight 32ozs. Skin, thick. Flavor quality is high. Seed medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| AMERICA | (Guat.) Tree from seed planted about 1913 on J.E.Hoff place, Hollywood, CA. Fruit season, Apr.-June. Color, purple. Weight, 16-24 ozs. Shape, obovoid, Skin smooth. Flavor, fair. Seed medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| AMES | Orig. in Pala, CA, by J.H. Ames. Introd. in 1956. Open-pollinated seedling of Topa Topa; planted in 1952. Fruit:7 oz; pyriform; skin green, smooth, thin, peels readily from flesh; flavor fair, oil content 9%; season mid-Sept. to mid-Oct. Tree: growth similar to Fuerte. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| AMIGO | (Guat) Tree originated 1917 on C.H.Hamburg place, Whittier, CA. Fruit season, Apr.-May. Color, purple. Weight 12-14 ozs. Shape, spherical. Skin, rough. Seed, large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Whittier, CA, by C.H. Hamburg. Introd. in 1922. Chance seedling discovered in 1917;Guat. type. Fruit: 12 -14 oz; round; skin purple, rough; seed large; oil content 14.7%; season April - May. Now obsolete.(B&O Register) |
| ANAHEIM | (Guat) Tree originated in 1910. A seedling from E.C. Dutton planted on Otto Keup place at the corner of Palm Ave. & Ball Road, Anaheim, CA. Production very prolific. Resistance to adverse weather,quite tender to frost. Shape of tree, tall & slender. Fruit, June-Aug. of second year.Ventura & Santa Barbara later. Color, green. Weight,18-32 ozs. Shape, elliptical.Skin, medium rough, glossy. Oil 15%. Illustrated in Yearbook 1927&Cal. Ag. Exper. Sta. Bul. 365 revised. Marketability fair. Seed, med. to small. (CAS Yearbook 1956) Flower type A (Lahav & Gazit) (Orginated in CA); oval to elliptical; lg.; skin glossy, rough, thick; flesh of fair to good flavor, up to 22% oil, but inferior to Fuerte, Nabal & Benik;is best in Mar.&Apr. in Israel, July&Aug. in Queensland. Tree slender, erect, tall, cold- sensitive; bears regularly, up to 220 lbs (100kg) annually in IS. Considered of poor quality & subject to disease during ripening in Queensland. (J.Morton) |
| ANAKANDA | Flowering type B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| ARANGO | Syn. Cor. Raul Arango Tree Cuba listed in 1917. Fruit season June-Sept. in Cuba. Weight up to 7 lbs. Shape, oval. Flavor, excellent. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ARDITH | (originally #0028) Green hard & soft, well centered stem on flattened oval/pear shaped fruit, average 11-12 oz, can be 9-15, Aug.-Jan season, beautiful flesh & excellent flavor, peels, stores well, A blossom type, compact tree growth, so far persea mite and thrip resistant. Several trees are growing in field 44, Southcoast Research Station, Irvine,CA (J.R.Frink 1998) Origin: California, Guat.X Mex. with A flower type (Lahav & Gazit) |
| ARONA | Origin: Canary Islands, Race: Mexican, Flowering group: B. (LaHav & Gazit) |
| ARTIC | (Guat) Tree originated as seedling of Sharpless on B.H.Sharpless place near Tustin, CA. Production, first fruit Nov. 1923. Fruit season late fall. Color, dark purple. Weight 16-18 ozs. Shape, pyriform. Skin, rough. Flavor, good. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Tustin, CA,by B.H. Sharpless. Introd. in 1925. Open-pollinated seedling of Sharpless; first fruited in 1923. Fruit: 16-18 oz; pyriform; skin dark purple, rough; flavor good; seed size medium; matures in late fall, after Sharpless. Now obsolete.(B&O Register) |
| ARTURO | (Mex.) Patent 667 Tree originated at Fallbrook,CA. by A.R.Chenoweth 1933. Production, bearing is consistent.Tree precocious. Fruit season Sept.-April. Color, light green. Weight, 6-10 ozs. Shape, oval. Skin, smooth. Flavor, good. Oil content high. Seed, 1.5-2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Fallbrook, CA, by A.R. Chenoweth. Introd.1946. Plant patent 667;15 Jan.1946. Mex.seedling; discovered 1933. Fruit:size med.,6-10 oz; long oval; skin dull green; soft leathery, surface slightly rough, no corkiness in early part of season but develops later on, excellent peeling quality; flesh light yellow,fiber-free soft, melting, flavor mild, quality very good, oil content 11.5% as early as mid-Sept., progressing to 20%; seed 1.5-2.5oz,tight in cavity; ripens Sept.into Dec. Tree: symetrical; tends to develop a strong central leader with long drooping lateral branches; more cold resistant than Fuerte; blooms in Feb. Planted in home gardens in southern California. (B&O Register) For more info see p.89 CAS Yearbook 1963.(J.R.Frink) Flower type B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| ARUE | Orig. in the Society Islands. Introd. in 1932 into the U.S. as P.I.99805 by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Sta.,Miami, FL. Parentage unknown. Fruit: large, averaging 20-30 oz; quality fair; skin rough for a summer variety; seed large; matures in May & June, much earlier than other Florida avocado varieties regularly, but with low yields; flowering group A; minor commercial cultivar. (B&O Register) Origin: FL., Race: G? WI?, Flowering group A (LaHav & Gazit) |
| ASHIKAWA | Origin: Hawaii, Race: Guatemalan, Flowering group: A. (LaHav & Gazit) |
| ATHERTON | (W.I.) Tree originated Honolulu,Hawaii. Fruit, purple; weight, 32 ozs.; shape, oblong-obovoid. Skin, smooth. Quality, very good. Seed, medium, almost tight. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ATKINS | (Mex. x Guat.) Tree originated on J.D.Atkinson place, Carpinteria, CA. (Bradbury & Murphy's). Was 70 ft. tall but top was broken by wind. Good condition 1937. Fruit season, April-July. Color, green. Size, 16 ozs. Shape, roundish pyriform. Skin smooth & thin. Flavor good. Seed, large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ATLIXCO | (Guat.) Tree introduced 1911 by West India Gardens, Altadena, CA. from Atlixco, Mex. Fruit season April-June. Color, green with purple blush. Weight 16 ozs. Shape, oblong to pyriform. Skin slightly rough. Flavor good. Seed, medium to large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin: Mexico, Race: Guat?, Flowering group: A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| ATMORE | (Guat.) Regist. 1934 Originated about 1927 near Sespe, CA. at home of F.E.Atmore. Fruit season, March, July; color, black; weight, 13 ozs; shape, obovoid; skin, thin; flavor, good minus; oil, 11%; fiber, considerable. Seed, medium, 2 1/2ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Sespe, CA, by F.E. Atmore. Introd. in 1934. Chance seedling discovered about 1927; Guatemalan type. Fruit: 13 oz; obovoid; skin black, thin; flavor fair, oil content 11% considerable fiber; season March to July. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| AUBREY | (W.I. may be hybrid) Tree originated Hawaii. Fruit season, fall in Hawaii; color, green; weight, 12 ozs; shape, spherical; skin, smooth. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| AUBURNDALE | (W.I.) Syn. Juliana. Tree originated on place of Capt. J. M.Burns, near Auburndale as seedling of Pollock about 1925. Fruit season, Nov.; color, green weight, about 32 ozs; shape, obovate; skin glossy green. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| AUREL | (Hybrid) Regist.1949 Tree originated & located in orchard of Dr.P.L. Kovach, Vista, CA.; planted 1945; slender, upright tree; at 22 degrees tree not affected by cold. Fruit season, April, May; color, dark green; weight, 11 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin thin, smooth, peels from flesh; flavor, fair plus; oil 16%, April 27th. Seed, 1 1/4 ozs.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Vista, CA, by Paul L. Kovach. Introd. in 1949. Hybrid parentage unknown; seed planted in 1945. Fruit: averages 11 oz; pyriform; skin dark green, thin, smooth peels easily; flavor fair, oil content 16% seed averages 1.25 oz, tight in cavity; season April and May. Tree: upright, slender. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| AVILA | (W.I.)Tree originated at Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Fruit season, Oct.-Dec. in Puerto Rico; color, light green; weight, 30 ozs; shape, pyriform. Seed, medium to large. (Avila No.1 & Avila No. 2 listed in Rept. Agri. Exp. Sta. Univ. Puerto Rico 1934-35) (CAS Yearbook 1950)Orig. in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Chance seedling of West Indian type. Fruit: very large, 30 oz; pyriform; skin light green; seed medium to large; season October to December. (B&O Register) Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| AVIS | 21-35 oz. fruit, elongated kidney or paisley shape, medium skin thickness & texture, green hard & soft. Fruit has unfortunate characteristic of getting ripe on one end before the other so much of each fruit has to be discarded. Flavor and texture are good on the ripe half of the fruit. Pit is very small to medium. The main benefit of Avis is that it gets people's enthusiastic attention at the fair. B blossom, large tall tree that appears resistant to persea mite and thrip. Several trees are growing at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA. (J.R.Frink) |
| AVON | (Guat.x W.I.) Tree originated in orchard of W.F.Ward, Avon Park, FL. Was one of several hundred seedlings from Guat. race trees with chance for West Ind. race pollination. Evidently a hybrid. Seed planted1923.Fruited first 1927. Top worked in owner's orchard in 1934. Production heavy bearing in Ward's orchard. Fruit, season Dec.-Jan.; color, medium green; weight 12-20 ozs.;shape, obovate with obliquely flattened base; skin, glossy but slightly wrinkled; thin & pliable; oil content 9.14%. Seed size, very large.(CAS Yearbook 1950)Orig. in Avon Park Fl, by W.F.Ward.Introd1940.Hybrid of Guat.XWest Ind.types;seedling discovered1927. Fruit:12-20 oz; obovate with obliquely flattened base; skin medium green, thin, pliable, glossy, attractive; flesh light yellow, oil content 9%; seed very large, 22% of fruit weight; season Dec.&Jan. Tree: branches able to stand a great deal of bending without breakage; consistently heavy bearer; not cold resistant. Flowering group A. No longer propagated.(B&O Register) |
| AYCOCK RED NO. 19 | Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| AZTEC | |
| AZUL1 | Origin: Mexico, Race: Mexican, Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| AZUSA | (Mex.) Tree originated in yard of Mrs. Henry Roberts, Azusa, CA. Propagated 1914. Fruit season, Oct.-Dec.; color, purplish black; weight, 6-8 ozs.; shape, long pyriform; flavor, good; skin, smooth & glossy. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BACON | Orig. in Buena Park,CA, by James E.Bacon.Introd.1951.Chance seedling, Mex.-Guat. hybrid type; planted1928. Fruit:7-12 oz; ovoid; skin green, thin, smooth; flavor good;flesh an unusually pale yellow-green;oil content high; keeping quality good; matures Nov.-Jan.in Orange County & Dec.-March in Ventura County.Tree: upright, slender; consistent, heavy producer; frost tolerance excellent. Flower type B, valuable pollinizer of other cultivars; minor commercial cultivar in southern CA.(B&O Register) Reg.1948. Orig. James E. Bacon at N.E. corner of La Palma & Grand, Buena Park, CA about 1928. Tree, tall & slender, consistant producer of heavy crops.Fruit: season, Dec.-Mar.,Color, green. Wt.,10.5 ozs.Shape, ovoid. Skin, thin & smooth. Flavor, fair. Oil, 17.85% Oct. 1, 1948. Keeping Quality, good. (CAS Yearbook 1956) Quality of flesh slightly better than Zutano. Season: slightly later than Zutano. Tends to be affected with end spot, an external blemish. This cultivar & Zutano are the only 2 reasonably productive of 60 cultivars tried in L.A.& Orange Counties in CA. In 1957, top-working of all others to these 2 cold-hardy cultivars was strongly recommended. Bacon is a good choice for tropical American highlands about 5,200 ft. (160m) (J.Morton 1987) |
| BAIRD | (Guat.) Regist. 1933 Tree originated 1928 from seed planted by R.W.Baird at Carlsbad, CA. Fruit season, Apr.-June; color, green; weight, 10-14 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, pebbled, leathery; flavor, fair to good; oil content 15.3%. Seed 2 1/4 ozs., large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Carlsbad, CA, by Robt.W. Baird. Introd.in 1933. Chance seedling of a Guatemalan type; selected in 1928. Fruit: 10 to 14 oz; pyriform; skin green, pebbled, leathery; flavor fair to good, oil content 15.3%; seed large, 2 1/4oz; season April to June. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| BAKER | (W.I.) Tree originated on Z.I. Baker place, Ojus, FL. Fruit season Oct.-Jan.; color, yellowish green; size, large; shape, broadly pyriform; skin, smooth to undulating. Seed size, small. (Variety obsolete) (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin: Florida, Race: W.I.,Flowering group: A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BALBOA | (Hybrid) Tree originated on Balboa Island, Newport Beach, CA. Ovate fruit, 7-27 oz. Black skin is smooth, pit; very small to large, light yellow blended to light green flesh of medium taste quality. B blossom type, season; June-July. 2 trees are growing at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA, field 44, row 10, tree#19 &20. (J.R. Frink 1998) |
| BALDWIN | (W.I.) P.I.12933 & 13729 Tree originated at Miami, FL. Named for owner. Fruit season Aug.-Sept.; color, green; shape, oblong; skin, smooth. Seed, large. Now grown in Philippines. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin: Florida, Race: West Indian, Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BALL | Someone was asking about this variety. They said it was grown in Carlsbad. I have never heard of it. JRF |
| BANANA LYON | Fruit color, yellowish green; weight, 15 ozs.; shape, oblong; flavor, good. Seed, 2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BANNER | Tree originated on C.W.Paine place, San Fernando, CA. Fruit season, Jan.; color, green; weight, 8 ozs.; shape, pyriform. Seed, medium size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BANNERTON | Tree originated from seed of Banner & Mex. by A.R.Rideout, Whittier, CA. Fruit: season, Jan.-Mar.; color, black; weight, 14 ozs.; shape, oblong. Seed, medium size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BANNON | (Mex.) Regist. 1950 Originated 1946 at Altadena, CA. on the place of Thomas C. Bannon as a seedling of Rockwood. Tree tall, slender & vigorous. Hardy. Fruit season, Oct.-Dec.; color, black; weight, 4 ozs.; shape ovoid; skin, thin & smooth, flavor, good plus; oil, 14.80%. Seed, 2 3/4 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Altadena,CA, by Thomas C. Bannon. Introd. in 1950. Open-pollinated seedling of Rochwood; discovered in 1946. Fruit: small, 4 oz; ovoid; skin black, thin, smooth; flavor good, oil content 14.8%; seed large, 2 3/4 oz; season Oct.-Dec. Tree: hardy; vigorous; tall, slender. (B&O Register) |
| BARKER | (W.I.) Tree originated at Bradentown, FL. Largest tree in state in 1918. Resistance to frost, not killed 1898; shape 65 feet tall & 35 food spread. Fruit, season Oct.-Dec.; color, green; weight, 1 to 3 lbs; shape, resembles Pollock. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin: Florida, Race: West Indian, Flowering group: A. (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BARTLETT | (W.I.) P.I.40978 Buds introduced 1915 by F.W.Popenoe from Placetas, Cuba. Fruit season, 2 seasons at Placetas July, Aug. & Dec. Color, green; size, 4" long & 3" broad; shape, broadly pyriform; skin, smooth, seed, size medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BARTLEY | (Guat) Tree originated from seed planted about 1907 by J.H. Northrop near Tustin, CA. & later owned by Bartley Bros. Fruit season, Mar.-May; color, green; weight, 32 ozs; shape, oblong; skin. rough. Seed size. medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BASKERVILLE | (W.I.) Tree originated in Hawaii. Fruit season, July; color, green; weight, 18 ozs; shape, pyriform necked; skin, smooth; flavor, pleasant, nutty. Seed, size medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BATAB | (Guat.) P.I.43487 Buds introduced 1916 by F.W.Popenoe from San Lucas, Guat. Fruit season late Oct. at San Lucas; color, dull green; weight 16 ozs.; shape, oblong; skin, slightly rough. Seed size, medium to large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BATANGAS | (W.I.) Syn. Cardinal.No.2 Tree originated from seed planted Sept.1928 by Mrs. Aurelie Torres St. Tomas, Batagas, Phil. Production regular. Fruit season, July, Sept. Color, light green turning to bright maroon with greenish yellow stripes; weight 15 ozs.; shape, bottle necked; skin, smooth & glossy; flavor, fine quality. Seed, weight 1.25ozs.; med. loose in cavity; seed coats easily removed. 500 trees budded & planted. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Batangas, Phil., by Mrs. Aurlie Torres, St. Thomas.Introd. there about 1935; imported into the U.S. about 1947. Chance seedling, West Ind. type; seed planted in 1928. Fruit:15 oz; shape bottle necked; skin light green, turning to a bright maroon with greenish-yellow stripes,glossy, smooth; quality fine; seed 1.25oz medium loose in cavity; season July-Sept. No longer propagated in U.S. (B&O Register) |
| BEACH'S CHOICE | (W.I.) Tree originated by John B. Beach, West Palm Beach, Fl. Fruit season Sept. Oct. Color, green; weight, 1 to 2 lbs.; shape, pyriform. Not now propagated. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BEARDSLEE | (Guat.) Syn. Ables Tree originated from seed of Macdonald planted 1911 by L.C. Ables in Honolulu, HI. First known as Ables but renamed for man who brought the seed of parent tree into HI. Illus. & described HI Agr. Exper. Sta. Bul. 51. One of important commercial varieties in HI. Fruit season, fall to early winter; color, purple; weight, 24-40 ozs.; shape, oval to pyriform; skin, rought; flavor, rich. Seed size, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) A (B) flowering type (Lahav & Gazit) I suspect this means that there is some question as to blossom type. Either their references didn't agree or this is one of those varieties on a cycle that makes typing very difficult. (J.R.Frink) |
| BEAUTY | (Guat.) Tree originated from seed planted 1902, C.P.Taft place, Orange, CA. Fruit season, May to Sept.; color, green; weight, 16 ozs.; shape, obovoid; skin, slightly rough. Seed size, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BEAVERS | Registered 1953 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| BEEBE | (Hybrid) Large tree produces heavy crops of green pear shape, 12-19 oz. pebbly fruit. Blossom type B, seed size, medium, difficult to peel, thick skin, average flavor, late spring - early summer season. One tree at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA.,field 44, row 8, tree 23. (J.R. Frink 1998) |
| BELIZE | A flowering group (Lehav & Gazit) |
| BENDER | A flowering group (Lehav & Gazit) |
| BENEDICT | (Mex.) Tree originated from seed planted 1912 at Sunnyslope Nursery, Bangor, Butte County, CA. Parent tree dead. Production: tree prolific; resistance to adverse weather, to frost & wind, suited to interior districts. Fruit season, Sept.-Oct.: color, black; weight, 6-8 ozs.; shape, pyriform to obovoid, oblique; skin, smooth & glossy; flavor, good; oil content 15%. Seed size, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Bangor, Butte County, CA, by "Duke" Hornung.Introd. in late 1920s. Chance seedling; originated in same planting as did Duke; Mex. type; seed imported 1912, apparently from Mex., by a Mr. Benedict for Sunnyslope Avocado Nursery, Bangor; following abandonment of this nursery, Hornung purchases the area, noted the seedlings, selected several; from one of these came Benedict, being selected in 1924 by Hornung; evaluated 1924 & later by J. Eliot Coit, Vista, CA. Fruit: size med., 6-8oz; pyriform to obovoid; skin black, smooth, glossy; flavor good, oil content 15%; seed small; ripens during Sept. & Oct. Tree: productive; quite hardy; resistant to wind damage; adapted to hot southern CA. interior valleys. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| BENIK | (Guat.) P.I.44626 Tree introduced 1917 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from Antigua, Guat. Parent tree illustrated & described USDA Bul 743. Fruit season, Apr.-Aug.; color, maroon purple; weight 12-16 ozs.; shape, pyriform to elliptical; skin, rough, med. thick; flavor, good & quality high; oil content,16%. Seed, med., near round. Being propagated in HI.(CAS Yearbook1950) Orig.in the finca La Polvora, Antigua, Guat. Imported into the U.S. in 1917 by Wilson Popenoe, U.S.D.A. as P.I. 44626. Introd.1924 in the U.S. Fruit:very large, about 20oz; broadly obovoid to pyriform; skin purplish-maroon, thin, pebbled,somewhat pliable,very attractive; flesh yellow, free from discoloration, flavor rich & pleasant, quality very good; seed size medium,3 oz, tight in cavity; ripens in midseason.Tree: vigorous; branchlets rather short; bears well. Flowering group A. Not grown commercially. (B&O Register) (introduced from Guat.to CA in 1917 & from CA into IS in 1934) pear-shaped; med.-lg.; skin rough, purple, med.-thick; flesh of good quality, 15 to 24% oil; seed nearly round, med. Season: Apr. to Aug. in CA.; Jan to Mar. in IS; July & Aug. in Queensland. The tree begins to bear late & yields only about 116 lbs (53kg) per year.Color is not popular on the market.Not grown in FL. (J.Morton) |
| BENLEE | (W.I.) Tree originated Honolulu, Hawaii. Fruit season, July, Aug.; color, dark maroon; weight, 16-24 ozs.; shape, ovoid oblong; skin, smooth; flavor, fair. Seed. loose, packed in wrinkled seed coat. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BERGER | (W.I.) Tree originated at Honolulu, Hawaii. Fruit color, dark purple; weight 16-24 ozs.; shape, ovoid oblong; skin, smooth; flavor, quality good but inclined to dryness. Seed size, small, loose. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BERNARD | (Guat.) Regist. 1934 Originated 1927 at Brentwood Heights, CA on place of H.C.Oakley. Fruit season June-Aug.; color, dark purple; weight, 15 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin medium, thick; flavor, good plus; oil, 23.1%; Seed 2 1/2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Brentwood Heights, CA, by H.C. Oakley. Introd. in 1934. Chance seedling discovered in 1927; Guat. type. Fruit: 15 oz;pyriform; skin dark purple, thick; flavor very good, oil content 23.1%; seed 2 1/2 oz; season June to August. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| BERNHARDT | Orig. in Santa Paula, CA, by Edwin C. Bernhardt, Foothill Avocado Nursery. Introd. in 1964. Plant patent 2403; 12 May 1964. Fuerte x seedling of Irving; cross made in 1954; Mex. type. Fruit: medium to small, 7 to 9 oz; pyriform, 3 1/2 to 5 in. long. 1 3/4 to 2 inches in diam.; skin green, slightly pebbled, leathery, tough, peels easily; flesh light yellow, firm, consistency butter-like, slightly milder than Fuerte, flavor very good; seed small, not adhering to flesh; stores well; ripens in fall (mid-Oct. to end of Nov.), resembles Fuerte. Tree: upright; blooms in Feb. & Mar. Now obsolete (B&O Register) |
| BERTEVA | (Guat.) Registered 1933. Originated 1930 at Carlsbad, CA from seed of Dickinson on place of B.E. Wood. Fruit season, May-June; color, green; weight, 15ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin thick; flavor, good minus, oil 17.85%. Seed, 1 1/2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BESSIE | |
| BETA | B flowering group (Lehav & Gazit) |
| BICKNELL | (Hyb.) Tree originated as seedling in yard of Dr. Henry Bicknell, Honolulu, HI. Propagated 1930. Fruit color, dark purple; weight 15-18 ozs.; shape roundish to obovoid; skin, thin, tough & slightly rough; flavor, excellent, slightly sweetish. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BIG BEAUTY | Can be found at South Coast Field Station, Irvine, CA. field 46. (J.R. Frink 1998) |
| BILLINGSLEY | (Guat.) Tree originated about 1898 on Ray Billingsley place, Villa Park, CA. Fruit season, March-June; color, light green; weight, 10-16 ozs.; shape, pyriform to oval. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BISCAYNE | Orig. in Miami, Fla., by the U.S. Plant Introd. Sta. Introd. in 1951. Open-pollinated seedling of a West Indian type tree; selected about 1945. Fruit: large; skin greenish-yellow, apparently too much so for commercial purposes; ripens in late August. Tree: weak. Not propagated commercially. (B&O Register) |
| BISHOP | (Guat.) Registered 1950 Originated 1940 at the Bishop Ranch, Goleta, CA. Large tree. Hardiness not known. Fruit season, Apr.-June; color, light green; weight, 10 1/2ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, smooth, peels from flesh; flavor, excellent minus; oil, 16.50%; keeping quality, good. Seed, 2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) One tree growing at South Coast Field Station, Irvine, CA., field 46, row 57, tree 9. (J.Frink 1998) |
| BITTE | Tree originated on place of Seymour Dane, Redland, FL. prior to 1912. Propagated in 1920. Since 1930 commercially on small scale. Production, bears heavily. Fruit season, Oct.-Nov.; color, green; size, med. large; shape, obovate; skin, smooth, leathery. Seed, medium, tight. Fruit ships well.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Redland, FL, by Seymour Dane. Introd.1930. Chance seedling discovered before 1912; West Indian type. Fruit: size medium; obovate; skin green, smooth, leathery; seed size medium, tight in cavity; season Oct. & Nov. Tree: bears heavily. Flowering group B. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
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| BLACK PRINCE | Orig. in Homestead, FL., by Issac Lasso. Introd. in 1950. Parentage unknown. Fruit: 16 to 32 oz, skin medium thick, leathery, granular; flesh bright yellow; seed small, tight in cavity; season Aug.-Sept. Major commercial cultivar in Florida. (B&O Register) |
| BLACKBIRD | (Mex.) Tree originated on place of A.R.Rideout, Whittier, CA. Fruit season, Sept.; color, black; size, medium; shape, oblong; skin, glossy. Seed size medium, loose. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BLACKMAN | (W.I.) P.I. 26701 Tree buds received 1907 by USDA from Rev. E.V.Blackman, Miami, FL. Fruit season Sept.; color, greenish red to chocolate; size, medium to large; shape, spherical; skin, thick & leathery. Seed, medium. Obsolete. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BLAIR | (Guat.) Tree originated on place of J.R.Hickson, Naranja, FL from seed of Taylor variety planted in 1926. Fruited in 1933. Top-worked to some extent in Redland orchards since 1935. Nursery propagated 1939. Bearing habit good. Fruit season Dec.-Jan.; color, green; size, medium; shape, obovate. Not greatly subject to scabs although it resembles Lula. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Naranja, FL, by J.R. Hickson. Introd. in 1939. Open-pollinated seedling of Taylor; Guat. type. Fruit: medium; obovate; skin green; not greatly subject to scab; resembles Lula; season Dec. & Jan. Tree: bears regularly. Minor commercial cultivar in Florida. (B&O Register) Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BLAKE | (Mex.) Tree originated about 1903, 34 Waverly Dr., Pasadena, CA. Propagated 1910. Resistance, very hardy. Fruit season, Oct.-Dec.; color, light green; weight, 4-7 ozs.; shape, slender pyriform; skin, smooth; oil content 23.5%. Seed, medium size. Fruit subject to decay on tree. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BLAKEMAN | (Guat.) P.I.39373 Syn. Dickey No 2 Tree originated 1907 from seed brought from Atlixco, Mex. by Juan Murrieta & planted by Mr.Habersham at head of La Brea Ave., Hollywood,CA. Place later owned by E.W.Dickey. Named for Mrs. Dickey. Propagated 1912. Propagated 1912. Fruit season, Mar.-July; color, dark green; weight, 12-20 ozs.; shape, oblique pyriform; skin, nearly smooth; oil content 13%. Seed, small to medium. A poor market fruit. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Flowering group A (Lehav & Gazit) |
| BLUEBIRD | (Mex.) Tree originated on A.R.Rideout place, Whittier, CA. Fruit season, Oct.; color, purple; shape, elongated pyriform. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BOLEY | (Hybrid) Regist. 1945.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Highlands, CA, by J.D.Boley. Introd.1945. Chance seedling, Mex.-Guat. hybrid type; discovered about 1930. Fruit: 9 -12 oz; pyriform; skin green, smooth, leathery; flavor rich. A vigorous seedling, which grew well and produced fruit; trees subsequently budded or grafted have failed to produce well; limbs characteristically appear to be fascinated on many trees. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Orig. at Highlands, CA., by J.D.Doley. Fruit season, Dec.-Apr. Color, dark green. Weight, 12 ozs. Skin, smooth, leathery & peels. Flavor, rich, Oil, 15.03%, Keeping quality good. Seed, 1 oz. (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| BON | (Guat.) Tree originated 1908 at Honolulu, probably from seed of MacDonald variety. Fruit season Nov.-Dec.; color, green; weight, 23 ozs.; shape, oval; skin, smooth, glossy. Seed size, large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BONDOSO | Orig. in Vista, Calif., by Paul L. Kovach. Introd. in 1952. Chance seedling; selected in 1950. Fruit: averages 8 to 12 oz; pyriform; skin green, smooth; flavor good; oil content medium ripens the last of oct.; seed 1/2 oz. Tree: size medium; upright; bears well. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| BONITA (CA) | (Guat.) Regist. 1939 (CAS Yearbook, 1950) Orig. in Santa Barbara, Ca., by Horace F. Pierce at the Vista del Mundo Ranch. Introd. in 1939. Chance seedling, Guat. type. Fruit: 13oz; skin green, peels easily from flesh; flavor good, oil content 18.5%; season 1 Sept.; seed 2 1/2 oz. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Originated on Vista Del Mundo Ranch of Dr. Horace F. Pierce at Santa barbara, CA., fruit color, green. Weight, 13 ozs. Skin, peels from flesh. Flavor, good minus. Oil, 18.56%, Sept. 5. Seed 2 1/2 ozs. Registered 1939. (CAS Yearbook 1956) One tree growing at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA, field 46, row 57, tree #6. (J.R.Frink 1998) B flowering group (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BONITA (FL) | Tree orig. in orchard of C.Sartini near Redland, FL from seed planted 1925. Fruited first in 1932. Top-worked in commercial orchards since 1936. Fruit season Dec.-Jan; color, green; wt,16-24 ozs.;shape, obovate, flattened on one side like Waldin;skin,slightly roughened, leathery;oil content,8-10 %. Seed, med. size.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Homestead, FL, by C.Santini. Introd.1936. Parentage unknown; selected in 1930. Fruit: med.-lg; obovate; skin green; not considered promising for northern U.S.'s markets but sells well locally; season Dec.&Jan. Tree bears heavily. Flower group B. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Guat. race. Flower group A (B) (Lahav & Gazit)(seed planted in FL in 1925); obovate, slightly flattened on one side; of med. size; skin slightly rough; flesh contains 8-10%oil; seed of med.size. Season:late (Dec. & Jan.) Hardy in CA.(J.Morton 1987) |
| BOOTH 1 | Tree origin & history same as Booth 7. Production, a heavy bearing variety. Top- worked in several orchards,but not recommended because of very lg. seed & poor quality. Fruit season, Dec.-Jan.; color, dark green; wt.16-24 ozs.; shape, rounded obovate;skin, nearly smooth, glossy, med.thick &brittle;oil content 8-12%; flesh light yellow. Seed large & loose.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Homestead, FL, by Will Booth, as a seedling of an unknown Guat. parent in a mixed planting of Guat. & West Ind. avocados; propagated commercially in 1935. Fruit: rounded obovate, med. lg.,16-24 oz; skin nearly smooth, glossy dark green, med.-thick & brittle; flesh light yellow, of fair quality, oil content 8%-12%; seed lg & loose in cavity; season late, Dec.-Jan. Tree moderately vigorous & a heavy bearer. Flower group A. Minor commercial cultivar in FL. (B&O Register) (seed planted in FL in 1920); round-obovate; med.-lg;skin almost smooth, med.thick,brittle;flesh pale, 8-12% oil; seed lg.&loose; Season:late (Dec.&Jan.). The tree is a heavy bearer but the fruit is of poor quality & the seed is too big.(J.Morton 1987) |
| BOOTH 10 | Orig. in Homestead, Fla., by William Booth. Introd. about 1935. Parentage unknown. Fruit: medium large, 16 to 24 oz: skin green, slightly rugose, glossy, thick, very granular, separates readily from flesh, lenticels numerous and light green; flesh yellow, green next to skin; seed tight in cavity; season Oct. & Nov. Flowering group B. (B&O Register) |
| BOOTH 2 (Acme) | (Guat.x W.I.)Syn. Acme Tree originated in orchard of Will Booth, Homestead,FL, as a seedling of unknown Guat. parent from tree in mixed planting of Guat. & W.I. Varieties. Seed planted in 1920. Fruited first in 1927. Fruit season, Feb.-Mar.; color, green; weight 1 lb.; shape obovate-round. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Homestead, FL, by William Booth. Introd. about 1940. Chance seedling of a Guatemalan type arising in a mixed planting of Guatemalan and West Indian types; seed planted in 1920; first fruited in 1927. Fruit: averages 1 lb; obovate to round; skin green; season Feb.&Mar. Flowering group B. (B&O Register) |
| BOOTH 3 | (Guat. x W.I.) Tree originated 1920 in seedling orchard of Will Booth, Homestead, FL. Fruit season, Jan; color, dark green; weight, 12-14 ozs.; shape, rounded obovoid; skin, glossy, nearly smooth & quite thick; oil content 10-12 %.Seed, medium size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Homestead, FL, by William Booth. Introd. in 1940. Open-pollinated seedling of a Guat. type (probably crossed to a West Ind. type); selected in 1927. Fruit:12 -14 oz; rounded obovoid; skin dark green, glossy, nearly smooth, quite thick; oil content 10%-12%; quality good; seed size medium; season Dec. & Jan. Tree: resembles Booth 7; bears heavily; flowering group B. (B&O Register) |
| BOOTH 5 | (Guat. x W.I.) Tree same origin as Booth No. 2 FL. Fruit season, Dec.; color, green; weight, 1 lb. Shape obovate. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Homestead, FL by William Booth. Introd. about 1940. Chance seedling of a Guat. type arising in a mixed planting of Guat. & West Indian types; seed planted in 1920; first fruited in 1927. Fruit: averages 16 oz; obovate; skin green; season Dec. Flowering group B. Major commercial cultivar in Florida. (B&O Register) |
| BOOTH 7 | (Guat. x W.I) (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig.Homestead, FL, by William Booth. Introd. 1935. Open-pollinated seedling of Guat. type (probably crossed with West Ind. type);selected in 1927. Fruit:10-20 oz; round-obovate; skin green, glossy, thick, slightly pebbled; oil content10%-14%; seed size med.;season Nov.- Jan. Tree: bears prolifically; flower group B. Major commercial cultivar in FL.(B&O Register) Tree originated 1920 in seedling orchard of Will Booth, Homestead, FL. Production, fairly heavy bearing.Not propagated commercially. Fruit season, Dec. Color, green. Wt,10-20 ozs.Shape, rounded obovoid. Skin, glossy, slightly pebbled & thick. Oil content,10-14%. Seed, med. size.(CAS Yearbook 1956)(seed planted in FL in 1920; propagated commercially in 1935); round-obovate; of med. size; skin slightly rough, thick, brittle; flesh contains 7-14% oil; seed of med. size, tight. Season: late (Dec. to mid-Jan.). The fruit is commercially popular & the tree is a good bearer. (J.Morton 1987) |
| BOOTH 8 | (Guat. x W.I.) (CAS Yearbook 1950)Orig.Homestead, FL, by William Booth. Introd. 1935. Open-pollinated seedling of Guat. type (probably crossed with West Indian type); selected in 1927. Fruit: med.,14 -18oz; oblong ovate, similar to Hickson; skin dull green, rough, thick; oil content 6%-8%; seed med. lg.; marketing season Nov.&Dec. Tree:very prolific bearer:flower group B. Major commercial cultivar in FL.(B&O Register)Tree orig.1920 in seedling orchard of Will Booth, Homestead, FL. Propagated 1935. Production, a heavy bearer. Fruit season, Nov. Color, dull green. Wt.,14-28 ozs. Skin, rough, thick. Oil content, 6-8%. Seed, med. lg. (CAS Yearbook 1956) (seed planted in FL in 1920); oblong-obovate; med.-lg.;skin slightly rough,fairly thick, brittle; flesh contains 6-12%oil; seed med.-lg.tight. Season:late (Nov.to mid-Dec.). Popular commercially & the tree is a heavy bearer.(J.Morton 1987) |
| BORREGO | Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BOUNTIFUL | (Guat. x W.I.) Tree originated by W.J. Cooper, Hauula, Oahu, HI; fruited 1928. Fruit season, Dec.;color, greenish yellow; weight,32 ozs.;shape, nearly spherical; skin, medium to thick; flavor, very good. Seed weight 4 1/2 ozs. Still propagated in Hawaii. (CAS yearbook 1950) |
| BRADBURY Guat | (Guat.) Tree originated at Bradbury place, Azusa, CA. Fruit season, April; color, green; size, large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BRADFORD | (Mex.) Registered 1932 Original tree removed. Originated 1926 at Carlsbad, CA on place of J.H.Bradford. Fruit color, green; weight, 12 ozs.; shape pyriform; skin, thin; flavor, fair plus, oil, 15%. Seed, 1 3/4 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BRIGHAM | (W.I.) Tree originated at Honolulu, HI. Fruit color, green; weight, 16-24 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, smooth. Seed, large size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BRODIA | (Guat.) Tree originated from seed planted about 1902 by C.P.Taft of Orange, CA. Fruit season, May; color, green; weight, 16 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, rough;. Seed, medium size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BROGDON | Orig. in Winter Haven, FL, by Tom W. Brogdon. Introd. in 1951. Parentage unknown; discovered in late 1930s; tested by Univ. of Florida, Sub-Tropical Expt. Stal, as PI 4761; Mexican race. Fruit: 7 to 20 oz; somewhat pear shaped; skin purple, very thin; susceptible to handling injury; flesh yellow, buttery; ripens late July to Aug. Tree: small to medium; vigor moderate; productivity low; very hardy; susceptible to anthracnose; recommended for central Florida. (B&O Register) Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BROMLEY | (W.I.) Originated before 1918 at Honolulu, HI. Fruit color, purple; weight, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 lbs; shape, pyriform, crook-necked; quality, poor; skin, smooth. Seed, medium size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BROOKS | Origin, Florida; Race, Guatemalan; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BROOKSLATE | Origin, Florida; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BROOKSVILLE | Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BUDDINGTON | (Guat.) Tree originated on place of Mrs. Buddington, 776 New Depot St., Los Angeles. Said to have been planted by J.C.Harvey. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BUFFANDAU | (W.I.) Tree originated in Hawaii. Fruit color, green; weight, 25 ozs.; shape, oval to oblong; quality, good. Seed, medium size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BURDETTE | Registered by H.B. Hamilton, Upland, CA.,May 4, 1956. Front yard seedling, 18 years at registration. Unknown parentage. Central leader type, some spreading. Withstands 28 degree temp. Season: Mar. to May; Color: Green; Weight: 8 - 10 oz.; shape: pyriform; Skin: medium, thick; Flavor very good. (CAS Yearbook, 1956) |
| BUTLER | (W.I.) P.I.26690 Tree originated 1904 at Miami, FL. Fruit season Aug., Sept.; color, light green; weight, 16-24 ozs.; shape, obovoid; skin, smooth. Seed, medium to large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, Florida; race, WI; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit)(A USDA selection in Florida; fruited in 1909, propagated from 1914 to 1918) pear-shaped; medium-large; skin smooth; seed of medium size, tight in the cavity. Season: Aug.-Sept. No longer grown in Florida. Cultivated in Puerto Rico.(J.Morton) |
| BUTTERCUP | (Guat.) Tree originated on C.P.Taft place at Orange, CA as seedling of Murrieta. Fruit, season Mar.-May; color, dark green; weight, 16 ozs.; shape, oval. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| BUTTERNUT | (Guat.) Tree introduced by E.G.Hart to Ferguson place, North Whittier Heights, CA. from Oaxaca, Mexico. Fruit season, Dec.-Mar.; color, dark red; weight 12 ozs.; shape, oval; skin, smooth & glossy. Seed, medium size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, Mexico; Race, Guatemalan; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| BYARS | Orig. in Homestead, FL, by E.C.Byars, Sr. Introd. in 1948. Open-pollinated seedling of Collinson; selected in 1932. Fruit: 16 to 40 oz; elliptical; skin slightly rugose, olive green, stippled with light green lenticels; flesh yellow with a wide green area next to skin; seed size medium, fairly tight in cavity; season Dec. to Feb.; resembles Collinson. Flowering group B. Obsolete. (B&O Register) Origin, Florida; Race, GxWI; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CABNAL | (Guat.) P.I. 44782 Tree introduced 1917 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from Antigua, Guat. Difficult to propagate. Fruit season, May-Sept.; color, dark green; weight, 12-16 ozs.; shape, spherical; skin, rough, thick, hard shell; flavor rich. Seed, small in size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Illustrated CAS Yearbook 1917: 134 (CAS Yearbook 1956) Origin, Guat; Race, Guat.; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CABNAL | (Guat.) P.I. 44782 Tree introduced 1917 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from Antigua, Guat. Difficult to propagate. Fruit season, May-Sept.; color, dark green; weight, 12-16 ozs.; shape, spherical; skin, rough, thick, hard shell; flavor rich. Seed, small in size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Illustrated CAS Yearbook 1917: 134 (CAS Yearbook 1956) Origin, Guat; Race, Guat.; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CADY | (Guat.) Tree originated on place of L.D.Cady, 964 Menlo St., Los Angeles, CA. Fruit season, Nov. Mar.; color, green to dark maroon; weight, 8 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, slightly pebbled. Seed, large in size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CALABASE | |
| CALABASH | (Guat. x W.I.) Tree originated 1914 from intentional cross on Wilder tree, planted in yard of S.G.Wilder at Honolulu,HI. Fruit season, late fall or early winter; color, dull green to almost black; weight 16 ozs.; shape, almost oval narrowed at stem; skin slightly rough. Seed, medium to large. Described HI Agr. Exper. Sta. Bul.51.(CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CALI POLI 5 | (=CPK5) Origin CA; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CALIENTE | (Mex.) Tree introduced by M.Garcia, Duarte, CA. from Mexico. Fruit season, Oct.-Dec.; color, deep mahogany-red; weight, 4-9 ozs.; shape, long pyriform, necked; skin, smooth, glossy; oil content, 18%. Seed medium, often loose. Marketability poor. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Mexico. Introd. about 1948 into the U.S. by M. Garcia, Duarte, Calif. Chance seedling of Mexican type. Fruit: 4 to 9 oz: long pyriform, necked; skin deep mahogany red, smooth, glossy; flavor good, oil content, 18%; seed size medium, often loose in cavity; marketability poor; season Oct.- Dec. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| CALIFORNIA | Syn. Wagner (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, CA, Race, Guat.; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazet) |
| CALIFORNIA TRAPP | Syn. of Verde (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CALMAYO | (Mex) Regist. 1943 Originated at Pyle Ranch, Crescent Drive, Carlsbad, CA., by John R. Howe. Fruit season, Oct.-Jan.; color, dark green; weight, 8 ozs.; quality, good; oil, 13.74% Seed 2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Carlsbad, Calif., by John R. Howe at the Pyle Ranch. Introd. in 1943. Chance seedling of Mexican type. Fruit: 8 oz; skin dark green; quality good, oil content 13.7%; seed 2 oz; season Oct.- Jan. No longer propagated. (B&O Register) |
| CAMEL | (Guat) Tree originated about 1922 by A.R.Rideout, Whittier, CA. Fruit season, May-July; color, green; weight, 12-16 ozs.; shape, elongated oval; skin, thick, rough & pebbly; flavor, very good, tendency of flesh to darken next to seed. Seed, large, 3 1/2 ozs., often loose. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Whittier, Calif. by A.R. Rideout. Introd. about 1925. Chance seedling of Guatemalan type; selected in 1922. Fruit: 12 to 16 oz; elongated oval; skin green, rough and pebbly, thick; flavor very good, tendency to darken next to seed; seed large 3 1/2 oz, often loose in cavity; season May to July. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| CAMPBELL | (W.I.) Tree originated in Hawaii. Fruit season, summer & early fall; color, dark purple; weight 1 1/2 to 3 lbs.; shape, oval to oblong; quality very good. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CAMPEON | |
| CANAAN | (=Kanan) Origin, Puerto Rico; Race, Guatemalan; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CANDELARIA | Origin, probably Puerto Rico, Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CANTEL | (Guat.) P.I. 44783 Tree introduced 197 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from Antigua, Guat. Fruit season, Aug.-Sept.; color, green; weight, 16 ozs; shape spherical; skin, pebbled, hard, thick shell. Seed, very small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin Guatemalan; Race, Guatemalan; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CANTO | (Guat.) Tree introduced 1911 from Atlixco, Mex. by West India Gardens, Altadena, CA. Fruit color, yellowish green; weight, 16 ozs.; shape, obovoid; skin, slightly rough. Seed, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CANYADA | (Mex.) Tree introduced 1911 by West India Gardens, Altadena, CA. from Canyada, Mex. Fruit season, Sept.-Oct.; color, black; size, large; shape, oval to pyriform; flavor, rich. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CAPAC | (Mex.) P.I. 53895-54276 Tree introduced 1921 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from Chota Valley, Ecuador. Fruit season, Oct.; color, purplish black; weight, 9 ozs.; shape, oblong, pyriform, skin glossy; fibre, considerable. Seed, medium, loose. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, Ecuador; Race, Mexican; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CARABAS | (Guat.) Tree introduced about 1915 as budded tree from Mexico by Ernest Rivers, Monrovia, CA. Production, shy bearer. Fruit season, May-June; color, green; weight, 16 ozs.; flavor & quality excellent. Seed, medium in size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CARCH | |
| CARCHI | (Mex.) P.I.53185 Tree introduced 1921 as buds by F.W.Popenoe USDA from San Vicente, Equador. Fruit season, Jan.-Mar. in Ecuador; color, dull purple; weight, 8 ozs.; shape, oblate. Seed, large oblate. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CARDINAL | (W.I.) Tree originated in Florida. Young foliage crimson. Now grown in Philippines. Fruit season, Sept. in Fl.; color, red mottled with yellow; shape, pyriform. Seed, small in size. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, Florida; Race, W.I; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CARDO | Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CARIBOT | |
| CARIBOU | (Guat.) Tree originated 1916 at W.A. Spink's place, Duarte, CA. Fruit season, Mar.-Aug.; color, green; weight, 12 ozs.; shape, oblique, spherical; skin, slightly rough & glossy. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CARLOS | (Hybrid) Regist. 1944 Originated at Villa Park, CA. by C.S. Crawford. Fruit, June-Sept.; color olive green; weight 8 3/4 ozs.; shape, pyriform; flavor, good minus; oil, 19.20%, keeping quality good. Seed. 1 oz. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Villa Park, Calif., by Carl S. Crawford. Introd. in 1950. Chance seedling discovered in 1944. Fruit: averages 8 3/4 oz; pyriform; skin olive green; flavor quite good, oil content averages. 19.2%; keeps well; seed averages 1 oz; ripens during June into Sept. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Registered 1944 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| CARLSBAD | (Guat.) syn. Stephens No. 2 at Montebello Tree introduced 1912 from Mexico by A.R.Rideout & W.D.Stephens. First fruited at Carlsbad. Prolific, regular bearer. Fruit season, Apr.-June; color, dark purple; weight 10-15 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, smooth, medium thick; flavor, very good; oil content 13.5%.Seed, medium size, variable, conical. Illus. in Yearbook, CAS 1927. (CAS Yearbook 1950) One tree is growing at South Coast Research Station, Field 46, row 57, tree 8. (J.R. Frink 1998) Origin Mex.; Race, Guat.; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CARMEN | (Mex.) Tree introduced 1911 by Carl Schmidt for West India Gardens, Altadena, CA from San Luis Potosi, Mex. Fruit color, purple; shape, pyriform. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CAROLYN | (Guat.) Originated at C.J. Daily place, near Camarillo,CA. from a Linda seed planted 1934. Hardy & consistent bearer. Fruit season, Sept.-Oct.; color, green; weight, 14 ozs.; shape, oval; skin, thick, pebbled; flavor, good. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Camarillo, Calif., by C.J. Dailey. Introd. in 1941. Open-pollinated seedling of Linda planted in 1934. Fruit: 14 oz; oval; skin green, thick, pebbled; flavor good; season Sept. & Oct. Tree: consistent bearer; hardy. (B&O Register) Registered 1945 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| CARR (Alice Mirandi) | (Mex.) Syn. Alice Mirandi Originated at ranch of Carr, Rivera,CA. Resistant to frost. Fruit season, Oct.; color, dark; weight, 4-7 ozs,; shape, oval to pyriform; skin, thin, smooth. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Rivera, Calif., by John Carr. Introd. about 1930. Chance seedling of Mexican type; discovered about 1925. Fruit: 4-7 oz; oval to pyriform; skin dark green, smooth, thin; flavor fair; seed size medium, sometimes used for production of seedlings for rootstock purposes; season Oct. Tree: upright; resistant to frost. Now obsolete.(B&O Register) |
| CARROLL | (Guat.) Regist. 1932 Originated 1926 at Carlsbad, CA. from seed of Anaheim on place of G. Maltby. Fruit season, Mar.-Apr.; color, green; weight, 21 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, pebbled; flavor, good plus; oil, 21.7%. Seed, 4 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Carlsbad, Calif., by G. Maltby. Introd. in 1932. Open-pollinated seedling of Anaheim; selected in 1926. Fruit: large, 21oz; pyriform; skin green, pebbled; flavor very good, oil content 21.7%; seed 4 oz; season March and April. Now obsolete.( B&O Register) |
| CARTER | Registered 1953 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| CARTON | (Mex.) Tree originated 1907 from seed of large green fruit from Guadalajara, Mex. Owner P.F.Carton, San Fernando, CA. Fruit season, Oct.-Dec.; color, purple to black; weight, 6-8 ozs.; shape, oval to pyriform. Seed medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CASE | (Guat.) Tree originated in garden of D.H. Case, Wailuku, Maui, HI. as seedling of Kalna. Fruit season, Oct.-Mar.; color, dark green; weight, 16-18 ozs.; shape, long, pyriform, necked; skin, nearly smooth, glossy. Seed, small. Illus. & described HI. Agr. Exper. Sta. Bul 51.Still propagated in HI.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Wailuku, Maui, HI, by D.H.Case. Introd. in 1922. Open-pollinated seedling of Dalna. Fruit: Guat.;15-20 oz; long, pyriform, slightly necked; skin dark green, glossy, nearly smooth, attractive; flesh mild, fiberless; seed medium; good quality & shelf life; ripens Jan.- March. Tree: dwarf. Recommended for low & medium elevations up to 2000 ft. (B&O Register) Origin,HI; Race,Guat.; Flower,B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CASTANER | Origin, Puerto Rico?, Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CATALI | Registered 1947 (CAS Yarbook 1956) |
| CATALINA | Orig. in Cuba. West Indian type. Fruit: large, 18 to 26 oz; skin light green, smooth, glossy, thick; seed small, loose in cavity. Flowering group A; minor commercial cultivar in Florida. (B&O Register) Origin, Cuba; Race, W.I.; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CECIL | (Hybrid) Regist. 1934 Originated 1929 at National City, CA. by Frank Dale. Fruit season, same as Fuerte; color, green; weight 7 1/2 ozs.; shape, pyriform; flavor, good minus; oil 23.9%. seed medium 16%.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in National City, Calif., by Frank Dale. Introd. in 1934. Chance seedling of (Guatemalan x West Indian hybrid type); discovered in 1929. Fruit: 7 1/2 oz; pyriform; skin green; flavor good, oil content 23.9%; seed size medium. Now obsolete.( B&O Register) Registered 1947 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| CEREZO | Origin, Mexico; Race, Mexican; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CHABIL | (Guat.) P.I. 45564 Tree introduced 1917 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from Antigua, Guat. Fruit color, deep purple; weight, 9 ozs.; shape, spherical; skin, smooth. Seed, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CHALLENGE | (Guat) Tree originated as seed planted about 1898 at J.H.Walker place, 1547 Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood, CA by Mr. Sumner. Propagated 1912. Fruit season, Mar.-July; color, dark purple; weight, 14-24 ozs.; shape, obliquely spherical; skin, smooth, thick; quality, poor; oil content 14%. Seed, large, round & slightly pointed. Illus. Yearbook, CAS 1916. Analyses, CA. Agr. Exper. Sta. Bul. 365, revised. Shipping quality fair but variable in different districts. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, California; Race, Guat.; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CHAMPION | Race, Guatemalan; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CHANG | Race, Guat.; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CHAPALA | (Guat.) Regist. 1944 Originated at Kovach orchard in Vista, CA. Fruit season, June-Aug.; color, green; weight, 12 ozs.; shape, pyriform, skin, smooth, medium thick, peels; flavor, good; oil 16.18 % Aug. 7. Seed 2 1/4 ozs. Tendency to discolor in seed cavity. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Vista, Calif., by Paul L Kovach. Introd. in 1944. Chance seedling of Guatemalan type. Fruit: 12 oz; pyriform; skin green, smooth, medium thick, peels readily; flavor good, oil content 16.2%; seed 2 1/4 oz; season June to Aug. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Registered 1944 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| CHAPOT | (Nos. 42,43) Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CHAPPELOW | (Mex.) P.I. 12934 Tree originated as seed received through USDA from near Monterrey, Mex. Planted 1893 by Wm. Chappelow near Monrovia, CA. Prop. about 1902. Fruit season, July-Oct.; color, dull purple; weight, 4-8 ozs.; shape, slender, pyriform; skin, smooth; oil content 23%. Seed large. Illus. in color USDA Yearbook in 1906. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CHAPULTEPEC PARK | Origin, Mexico; Race, Mexican; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CHICA | Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CHILAN | (Guat.) P.I.43933 Tree introduced 1916 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from San Cristobal, Guat. Fruit season, in Guat. Oct.-Nov.; color, bright green; weight 8 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, nearly smooth. Seed, unusually small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CHILE | (Guat.) Tree introduced 1911 from Chile by D.E.Clower, Monrovia, CA. Fruit color black; shape pyriform to oval. Seed, very large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CHISOY | (Guat.) P.I. 43535 Tree introduced 1917 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from San Cristobal, Guat. Fruit season in Guat. Feb.-Apr.; color, bright green; weight 20-24 ozs.; shape, slightly pyriform to spherical; skin, pebbled. Seed. small to medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Illustrated in CAS Yearbook 1917: 123 (CAS Yearbook 1956) Origin, Guatemala; Race, Guatemalan; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CHOICE | (Guat.) Syn. Stephens Choice Tree introduced 1912 by Wm. Stephens, Montebello, CA from Atlixco, Mex. Fruit season May-Aug.; color, green; weight 16-20 ozs.; shape, slightly pyriform to spherical; skin, smooth. Seed. medium to large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, Mexico; Race, Guatemalan; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CHOLULA | |
| CHOQUETTE | (Guat.x W.I.) Tree orig.on place of R.D.Choquette, Miami, FL from seed of unknown origin planted in Jan1929.Fruited first in 1934, propagated 1939. Heavy bearing. Fruit season Jan.-Mar.;color, dark green; weight 30-40 ozs.; shape oval; skin, nearly smooth, glossy & somewhat leathery; good quality; oil content 13%. Seed, med., tight in cavity. Fairly resistant to disease. Chiefly for home planting. Certified 1942.(CAS Yearbook 1950)Orig. in Miami, FL, by R.D. Choquette.Introd. 1939.Guat.xWest Ind. types;selected in1934 from seed sown in 1929.Fruit:30-40 oz;oval;skin nearly smooth, glossy, dark green, leathery; flesh thick, yellow; seed size med., tight in cavity; oil content 13%, quality very good; season Jan. to Mar. Tree: alternate bearing habit; resistant to common avocado diseases. Of major commercial importance in FL. Flower group A. (B&O Register) (orig. in Miami from seed planted in 1929; propagated in 1939); oval; lg.; skin glossy, smooth, slightly leathery; flesh of good quality, 13%oil; seed med. tight. Season: Jan.-Mar. Tree bears heavily in alternate yrs. (J.Morton 1987) |
| CHOTA | (Mex.) P.I. 53184 & 54272 Tree introduced 1921 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from Chota Valley, Ecuador. Fruit season, Oct.; color, maroon to purple; weight, 10 ozs.; shape, oval or nearly spherical, Seed, small, loose. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Illustrated in CAS Yearbook 1921:38 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| CHRISTIE | (Guat.) Tree originated as seedling of Royal on place of Mr. Christie, Christie Fiilm Co., Los Angeles, fruiting 1925. Fruit season, early; color, green; weight, 16 ozs.; skin rough. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CHRISTINA | Can be found at South Coast Field Station, Irvine, CA. field 46. (J.R. Frink 1998) |
| CHRISTMAS GRANDE | (W.I.) Tree mentioned in catalog of Indian River Nurseries, West Palm Beach,FL. 1925, as identical with Pollock but ripening 3 months later. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CHRISTMAS RED | (W.I.) Tree originated as seedling of Trapp in Florida. Fruit season, Nov.-Dec.; color, mahogany-red, shading to purple; shape, oval; quality excellent. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CLARMAE | (Guat.) Regist. 1932 Originated 1928 at South Coast Park, Encinitas, CA from Mayapan seed on place of Harvery W. Lamb. Fruit season March-May; color, purple to black; weight, 2 ozs.; shape, oval; flavor, good plus; oil 17.5%. Seed 3 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Registered 1932 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| CLIFTON | (Mex.) Regist. 1937 Originated 1933 at Glendora, CA, as a seedling on place of C.B. Shoemaker. Fruit season, Oct.-Jan.; color, green; weight, 9 1/2 ozs.; shape, pyriform; flavor, good; oil, 18.8% Seed, 2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Ovate, green fruit, smooth, thin, skin, large tree, poor quality fruit, fall ripening but is breaking down by November. Does not peel. B blossom type. One tree at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA. field 44, row 11, tree#23. (J.R.Frink 1998) |
| CLIFTON (M) | (Clifton Monica) Orig. in Glendora, CA, by C.B.Shoemaker. Introd. about 1949. Chance seedling of Mex. type; discovered in 1933. Fruit: small, averaging 7 oz; oval; skin turns purplish-black at maturity; seed 2 oz; season Sept.- Dec. Tree: hardy; production fair; grown commercially in a small way in the inland areas of CA during the 1940s and 1950s. No longer propagated.(B&O Register) Origin, CA; Race, Mex.; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CLOTILDE | Registered 1954 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| CLOWER | (Guat.) Tree originated 1914 on place of T.H.Shedden, Monrovia, CA as a budded tree from D.E.Clower. Fruit season, May-June; color, green; shape, long pyriform; skin, rough. Seed, large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, CA; Race, Guat.; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COBAN | (Guat.) P.I. 43932 Tree introduced 1916 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from Coban, Guat. Fruit color, deep green; weight, 15 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, slightly rough; flavor, rich. Seed, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Illustrated CAS Yearbook 1917:121 (CAS Yearbook 1956) Origin, Guat.; Race, Guat.; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COCKETT | (Guat.) Hawaii Tree originated 1922 as seedling of case at place of Mrs. Pia Cockett, Wailuku, HI,fruit in 3rd year. Fruit season, fall; color, purplish; weight, 32 ozs.; shape, oval to pyriform; skin, undulated but smooth; flavor very good. seed, large. Illus. & described in HI Agr. Exper. Sta. Bul. 51. One of the important commercial varieties in Hawaii. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| COIT | (Mex. x Guat.) Regist. 1939 Originated at Vista, CA on place of Dr. J. Eliot Coit. Fruit season, May, Aug.; color, green; weight 10-16 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, smooth; flavor, good; oil 15%. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Vista, CA, by J. Eliot Coit. Introd. in 1936. Guat.x Mex. types; registered with the Calif. Avocado Soc. in 1939. Fruit: skin light green, thin, smooth; pyriform; 10-16 oz; seed size medium; flavor good; oil content 15%; season May-1 Aug. (in Southern CA); resembles Fuerte. Tree: upright. No longer propagated. (B&O Register) Registered 1939 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| COLIMA | (Guat.) Syn. Johnston No.5 Tree introduced 1912 by West India Gardens, Altadena, CA from Colima, Mex. Fruit season, Oct.-Nov.; color, light green with purple blush; shape, obovoid; skin, hard-shelled. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| COLIN V 33 | Introduced into U.S. by Colin Sanchez from Mexico. Trees are small and compact. (Hybrid) Extremely beautiful shiny leaved tree with 14-20 oz fruit. Pear shaped, med. thin skin, green hard & soft, produces well, spring ripening time. B blossom type, notable for scent that attracts more bees than most other varieties. Tree is small and compact. Fruit is very attractive but is only medium in flavor. 2 trees at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA, field 44, Row VIII, trees 25 & 26 (J.R.Frink 1998) Origin, Mex.; Race, MxG; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COLINRED | Tree grows at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, Ca., field 46, Row 57, tree 10. (J,R.Frink 1998) |
| COLLA | (Guat.) P.I. 19058 Tree introduced 1906 as seed by G.N. Collins USDA from Guat. Fruit season, Jan.-Feb. FL; color, dark green; weight, 6-12 ozs.; shape, spherical; skin, thick hard shell. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, Guat.; Race, Guat.; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COLLASON | (Guat. x W.I.) Tree originated as cross with Colla at Miami, FL (CAS Yearbook 1950) (Nos. 1,2,3) Origin FL; Race, GxWI; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COLLINRED | (Guat. x W.I.) P.I. 62376 Tree originated 1916 at U.S. Plant Introduction gardens, Miami, FL as seedling of Collins&a sister of Collinson. Fruit season Oct.15-Nov.; color, dark brownish purple;weight,14-24 ozs.; shape, oblique-obovoid,stem often inserted obliquely;skin,fairly thick,smooth; flavor,rich;oil content, 8-12%. Seed, fairly small,sometimes loose. Not propagated commercially.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig.in Miami, FL by the Plant Introduction Garden, U.S.D.A.Introd. in 1929. Seedling of Collins (P.I. 19080); planted in 1916; P.I. 62376. Fruit: size medium; roundish oblate;skin surface roughened by deeply set dots;skin thin, dark purplish- brown, separating readily from flesh; flesh deep yellow, green near skin, smooth, no fiber, flavor rich & pleasant; stem short, thick. Tree: tall, spreading; flowering group A. No longer propagated. (B&O Register) |
| COLLINRED Sd B | (Seedling B) (Guat. x W.I.) P.I. 106941 Tree originated 1925 at U.S.Pl. Introd. Garden Miami, FL as seedling of Collinred, propagated 1934. Not of commercial importance. Fruit season, Oct.-Nov.15; color, dull light green, often with deep maroon blush; weight 16-30 ozs.; shape, oblong, obovoid, slightly flattened at stem; skin, smooth or slightly rough, thin but tough; oil content 6-8%. Seed, medium large, often loose.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Coconut Grove, FL, by the Plant Introd. Garden, U.S.D.A. Introd. in 1934; P.I. 106941. Seedling of Collinred (P.I. 62376); hybrid of Guat.xWest Ind. types;from seed planted in 1925 & selected in 1930. Fruit:16-30 oz; obovate, slightly flattened at the distal end; skin dull light green, often with deep maroon blush, thin, tough; flesh light yellow, of very good quality; oil content 6%-8%; seed medium large, loose in cavity with loose seed coats; season Oct.; flowering group A. Does not ship well. No longer propagated. (B&O Register) |
| COLLINS | (Guat.) P.I. 19080 Tree introduced by G.W. Collins, USDA from Guatemala. Fruit season Feb.15-April 15 in FL; color, green; weight 10-12 ozs.; shape, broadly pyriform; skin, rough. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, Guat.; Race, Guat.; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COLLINSON | (Guat. x W.I.) Tree orig. from seed of Collins planted 1915 at U.S.Pl. Introd. Garden, Miami, FL. Illus. in FL Agr. Exper. Sta. Bul. 272. Tree rapid grower, leaves & fruit resistant to scab. Fairly productive & almost as hardy as Guat.in FL. A popular variety recommended for all FL avocado sections,flowers have no pollen & must be cross pollinated. Fruit season, Nov.15-Feb 1; color, dark green; wt. 18-30 ozs.;shape obovoid to elliptical;skin,smooth,usually glossy, leathery; oil content 12-16%. Seed med., oblate. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Miami, FL, by the Plant Introd. Garden, USDA. Introd.1922. Open-pollinated seedling of Collins, apparently crossed with West Ind. type; seed planted in 1915,first crop in 1920. Fruit:18-30oz; short obovoid to elliptical; skin dark green, glossy, smooth, leathery; oil content 10%-16%; flavor good; seed med., tight in cavity; season Nov.-Dec. Tree: Class A flower type, but pollen not produced; rapid, vigorous grower; leaves &fruit resistant to scab; fairly productive.Not recommended for commercial plantings in FL No longer propagated, but still carried as a minor commercial cultivar by the FL Avocado Administrative Committee. (B&O Register) Origin,FL; Race,GxWI;Flower,A (Lahav & Gazit) (seed planted in FL in 1915);broad-obovoid to elliptical; lg.;skin smooth; flesh of excellent flavor, 10-16%oil; seed of med. size,tight.Season: late (Nov.& Dec.).Tree doesn't produce pollen in FL;is a heavy bearer in Puerto Rico when interplanted with other cultivars. The flesh is apt to blacken around the seed in cold storage. Cold- sensitive & unfruitful in IS>(J.Morton 1987) |
| COLOMBIA | (P.I. 51105) Tree introduced 1920 by F.W.Popenoe USDA from Rio Frio, Colombia. Fruit season, earliest in region where found; color, green; weight 24 ozs.; shape, oval, quality excellent. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| COLON | Tree introduced 1911 by Carl Schmidt for West India Gardens, Altadena, CA from Atlixco, Mex. Fruit color, dark green; weight 12 ozs.; shape, slender pyriform; skin, nearly smooth. Seed. small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| COLONIA | (Guat.) Regist. 1945 Originated near Oxnard, CA. Fruit season, Aug.-Sept.; color, green; weight, 12 1/2 ozs.; shape pyriform; skin, pebbled, medium thick, peels; flavor, fair; oil 17.85%. Sept. 8. Seed. 2 1/2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| COLORADO | (Guat.) Syn. Purple Murrieta Tree originated about 1901 from seed from Atlixco, Mex., planted by Juan Murrieta, Los Angeles, CA, propagated 1912. Parent tree moved May 1914 to 827 South Kenmore Ave., Los Angeles. Nursery trees grow poorly, should be top-worked on established trees. Fruit Apr.-July; color, rusty purple; weight, 14-18 ozs.; shape, spherical; skin, medium thickness; quality, high; oil content 13.5%. Seed, medium. Shipping & marketing quality good. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, CA; Race, Guat.; Flower, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COLORADOS | (Guat.) P.I. 43603 Tree introduced 1916 from C.W.Martin, Tegueigalpa, Honduras through USDA. Fruit color, red; size, largest variety in Honduras; shape, pyriform. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| COMMODORE | Tree introduced 1906 from Coconut Grove, FL to Philippines. Illustrated & described in Bureau of Agri. Phil. Islands Circ. 212. Adapted to conditions in Lamao district & a regualr bearer; not attacked by wood borer. Fruit season, Aug.-Sept.; color, deep purple; shape, obovoid to pyriform; skin, coarsely granular, glossy; quality fair; rather fibrous. Seed, small, broad, conical. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, FL; Flower, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CONDON | (Mex.) Tree originated at Pasadena, CA fruiting 1915. Fruit season, Sept.-Oct.; color, purplish black; weight, 6-7 ozs.; shape, oblique, pyriform, skin, glossy. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| COOK | (Guat.) Tree an early introduction by USDA into Florida. Fruit, season Feb.-Mar.; size, small; shape, spherical; skin, rough. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, FL; Race, Guat.; Flower, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COOPER | (W.I.) Tree originated in Hawaii. Fruit season, summer; color, green, weight, 24 ozs.; shape, oval; skin, smooth, quality good. Seed, large, loose. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CORONA | (Guat.) Regist. 1944 Originated on Corona del Mar Ranch near Goleta, CA. Fruit season, June-July, Color, green. Shape, oval. Weight, 7 ozs. Skin, smooth, peels. Flavor, good. Oil 23.83%. Seed, 3/4 oz. Keeping quality good (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Goleta, CA, by J.E. Coit of the Thomas B. Bishop Co., Corona del Mar Rancho. Introd. in 1950. Parentage unknown; discovered in 1944. Fruit: skin green, quite smooth, peels easily; oval; weight averages 7 oz; seed weight 3/4 oz; flavor good, oil content 23.8%; keeping quality good; season June and July. Tree: moderately spreading. Planted in dooryards in CA. (B&O Register). Origin, CA, Race, Guat.; Flower, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COURTRIGHT | (Mex.) Tree originated on place of R.M.Courtright,Lakeland,FL from seed of unknown origin planted 1932.Two seeds were planted close together & the resulting seedlings grew together at the base. The other seedling was named the VanKortryk. Fruited first in 1941. Certified 1942. Fruit seaosn, Sept.-Oct.; color,purple;weight, 8-12 ozs.;shape, pyriform; skin, thin; oil content 15%. Seed, large, loose in cavity.(CAS Yearbook 1950)Orig. in Lakeland,FL,by R.M. Courtright. Introd. in 1942. Parentage unknown; Mex. type; discovered in 1941. Fruit: 8-12 oz; pyriform; skin purple, thin; flesh yellow, quality fair, oil content 15%; seed fairly large, loose in cavity; season Sept. & Oct. Flowering group A. (B&O Register) |
| COVACADO | (Mex.) Syn. of Mayo (CAS Yearbook 1950) See Mayo. Registered 1947 (CAS Yearbook 1956) two trees are growing at South Coast Research Station in field 44, row 12, trees 28 & 29 (J.R. Frink 1998) Origin, CA; Race, Guat.; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| COWANE | (Mex.) Tree originated at Tujunga, CA. Fruit season Sept.-Nov.; color, black; weight, 6-8 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CPK 5 | (=Cali Poly 5) Origin, CA; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CREAMHART | Two avocado varieties have been named and registered with the California Rare Fruit growers. The first of these was grown by Orton H. Englehart of Escondido who introduced it under the name 'Creamhart' and registered it on 2 December 1974. It is a pear-shaped, green fruit weighing from 10 to 16 ounces with a small seed and flesh of a very fine flavor. The tree is round-headed and produces good crops every year, ripening from late January to early June. The tree is frost tolerant to 27 degrees F. (Avocado Grower's Handbook, Frank D. Koch 1983) |
| CREELMAN | Orig. in Camarillo, CA. Introd. in 1961.Open-pollinated seedling of Fuerte x Hass; seed selected & collected in 1951 by Royce S. Bringhurst,CA.Agr. Expt. Sta., then at Los Angeles; in 1952 &1953 some seedlings sent to Calvin C Delphey, Farm Advisor, Ventura, CA; planted in the A. Creelman orchard in Camarillo; selected as promising in1957 by Delphey;tested as UCLA 51007.Fruit: pear-shaped; skin green, very attractive; ripens in Ventura County from 15 Mar.-15 July; 10-12 oz, with seed weighing about 16% of fruit weight; flesh yellowish, very little fiber, quality good; resembles Fuerte in attractiveness color & shape. Tree: moderately spreading; flowering group B. (B&O Register) Origin,CA; Race, Guat.; Flower, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| CUMMINS | Tree originated 1912 at Altadena, CA to Lamao Philippines. Fruit season, Sept.-Oct.; color, dark purple; weight, 7-14 ozs.; shape, roundish oblate; skin, thin, rough. Seed, medium. Shy & irregular bearer. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| CYRUS | Tree introduced 1907 from St. Petersburn, FL to Lamao, Philippines. Fruit season, Sept.-Oct.; color, greenish yellowp; weight, 12 ozs.; shape, oblong pyriform; skin, thin, smooth, glossy. Seed, medium, conical, loose. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, FL; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DADE | (W.I.) P.I. 50968 Tree originated as seedling of Trapp at U.S. Plant introduction garden, Miami, FL. Fruit season, Nov.; color, green; shape, spherical. Quality excellent. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, FL; Race, WI; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DAILY | (Guat.) Regist. 1941 Originated near Camarillo, CA, on place of C.J. Daily from Queen seed. Fruit season, Sept.-Nov.; color, green; weight, 30 ozs.; shape, oblong; skin, smooth, thick; flavor good minus; oil, 16.51%. Seed small, 3 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DAILY 11 | Perhaps the largest avocado grown in CA. At South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA, one tree grows in field 46 another in field 44, row IX, tree 4., another at the Fullerton Arboretum. This fruit has been used by CA Rare Fruit Growers (Orange Co.) to impress people at the L.A. & Orange Co. Fairs because of its impressive size. Fruit is pear to odd baggy shape, green & of fair to good quality flavor. (J.R.Frink 1998) "Daily 11, a seedling of Queen, had been developed in Ventura County & had fruit larger than three pounds. It combined this size with a small seed & good flavor. Dr. Bergh's assistant later told me he had seen Dailys weighing five pounds." (Giant Avo. article,p.59,1980 Avo Grower) |
| DANDELYON | (Guat.) Tree propagated 1922 by A.R.Rideout, Whittier, CA, from a bud variation of Lyon. Fruit, Jan.-May; shape, pyriform, long. Seed medium.(CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DANISH WEST INDIES BANK | See Frederiksted Bank. |
| DARWIN | (Mex.) Regist. 1946. Commercially propagated. Originated at 922 So. Ross St. Santa Ana, CA. Registered by Armstrong Nurseries. Fruit season, Jan.; color, purplish black; weight 6 ozs.; flavor, fair minus; oil 20.10% in Jan. Seed, 2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Santa Ana, CA, by Darwin Speck. Introd. in 1946. seedling of Mex.type;discovered on the Santa Ana property of R.T. Brown (father- in-law of Speck); tested by Armstrong Nurseries, Ont., CA; tests & further propagation discontinued in 1947. Fruit: averages 6-8 oz; ovoid to somewhat pyriform; skin purplish-black; flavor fair, strong, somewhat anise-like, oil content 20.1% ripens in Oct. in Santa Ana; resembles Blackbird but larger. Tree: hardy, productive. While size & general appearance were good, quality was not good enough for further propagation. (B&O Register) |
| DAWN | Orig. in Homestead, Fla., by R.O. Shore of J.R. Brooks Son. Introd. in 1959. Open-pollinated seedling of Peterson. Fruit: small, 12 oz; ovate; skin medium green, smooth, medium thick; flavor bland; ripens during July and August; seed small. Not of commercial importance. (B&O Register) |
| DAY | Origin, FL; Race, WIxM; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DE BARD | Origin, CA; Race, MxG; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DECEM | Orig. in Carlsbad, CA, by person or persons unknown. Introd. in 1947 when it was first planted. Chance seedling, possibly of Fuerte; Fruit: 6-8 oz; pyriform; skin green, smooth, leathery;seed size medium; ripens in early fall with Fuerte, resembles Fuerte in appearance & size. Tree: moderately consistent bearer in some areas such as Ventura County, CA; leaves with a characteristic yellow- green blotch, which readily identifies all know Decem trees, but it does not appear to be detrimental or serious to tree growth or production of fruit. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Originated at Carlsbad,CA. Tree, much like Fuerte (probably a Fuerte seedling). Cold resistance about same as Fuerte. Fruit season, same as Fuerte. Color, green. Weight, 6-8 ozs. Shape, pyriform. Skin, leathery & smooth. Flavor, good. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1956) Origin, CA; Race, MxG?; flowering type A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DEFIANCE | (Guat.) Tree originated as seedling of Challenge on A.R. Rideout place, Whittier, CA. Fruit color, deep purple; weight, 16 ozs.; skin, hard shell. Seed, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DEL ROSA | (Guat.) Tree originated at Bishop Nursery, Highland, CA. Exhibited 1921. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DELICIOUS | (Guat.) Tree originated at Pasadena, CA. Fruit color, purple; weight 9 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DEWEY | Orig. in Fullerton, Calif. Introd. about 1945. Chance seedling of Mexican x Guatemalan types; seed planted in 1933; tested by H.L. Gillespie, San Gabriel, Calif. in the 1950s. Fruit: 3 to 5 oz; pyriform; skin thin, medium green; flavor good to very good, oil content 24.5% the end of Oct.; keeping quality poor; seed 3/4 oz; season late Aug. - Nov. Tree: hardy; good yields. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Registered 1953 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| DEWITT | Tree came from Costa Mesa yard of Dewitt Worchester. Was grafted into South Coast Research Station, field 44 March 1998. Said to have very small seed, thin, green, smooth skin, nicely colored flesh, no fiber, excellent flavor. Mother tree is 7 years old, originated from kitchen scraps. Pear shape, peels. Had two years of 100 avocados each year at ages 3 & 4 while in pot. Now transplanted to yard production has been light as it has been getting established. (J.R.Frink 1998) |
| DIAMOND | Orig. in Fallbrook, CA, by Joe Diamond. Introd. in 1955. Open-pollinated seedling of Fuerte; seed planted in 1942. Fruit: medium, averaging 8 oz; pyriform; skin purplish-green, medium smooth, peels well from flesh; flavor very good; oil content 20%. Tree: upright; productive; fairly hardy. (B&O Register) Reg. Dec.2, 1955 by Joe Diamond, Fallbrook, CA. Upright growth;25 feet tall.Has set 9 boxes fruit in one year.Hardiness to cold is good.Fruit season: May to Nov.;Color: purple green;Skin: med. smooth, peels from flesh; Weight: 8 oz.; Shape: pyriform; Flavor: Excellent minus; Oil content: Dec. 2, 1955, 20%. Keeping quality excellent.( CAS yearbook 1956) Origin,CA; Race,MxG?; Flower group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DICKEY | (Guat.) Tree originated from seed from Atlixco, Mex. Planted about 1904 at E.W. Dickey place,Hollywood, CA propagated 1912.Difficult to propagate.Fruit season, Feb.-June; color, green; weight, 12-24 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, rough; oil content, 21.5%. Seed, small. Shipping quality is not promising. (CAS Yearbook 1950) One tree is growing at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA. field 46, row 57, tree 22. (J.R. Frink 1998) Origin,CA; Race, Guat.; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DICKEY A | (Guat.) Tree originated about 1904 from seed from Mexico planted at E.W. Dickey place, Hollywood, CA. Fruit season, Feb.-July; color, dark purple, black when ripe; weight 14-20 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, smooth, thick; quality fine; oil content 13.5% . Seed small, round. Analysis in An. Rep 1919-20 p. 63. A fair market fruit. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DICKINSON | (Guat.) P.I. 39370 Tree originated about 1899 as seed from Guat. City planted at A.J. Dickinson's place 679 West 35th Street, Los Angeles, propagated 1912. Tree moved to Exposition Park,1931.Fruit season, May-Oct.;color,dark purple; weight, 9-18 ozs.;shape, round-obovoid;skin.,thick, pebbled to nearly smooth; oil content 13.5%. Seed, small round. Illus. Annual Report Cal. Avo. Assoc.1916, p. 127. Also illus. Cal. Agri. Exper. Sta. Bul. 365 revised, p. 61. Analysis same bul. p. 72. Also USDA Bul. 1073. Hard shell affects marketability. Grown Phil. (CAS Yearbook 1950)Early commercial variety. Black skinned, very pebbly, average size, round -pear. Flavor is poor. Difficult to tell when fruit is soft. One tree is living at the South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA., field 44, row 10, tree 5. (J.R.Frink 1998) Origin, CA; Race, Guat.; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit)(a CA selection, first propagated1912);oval-obovate;small-med.;skin dark-purple with lg maroon dots,rough,very thick,granular,brittle;flesh of good quality;seed sm.-med., tight. Season:June-Oct. in CA; Feb.&Mar.in FL; Jan&Feb. in Puerto Rico.Tree is moderate but regular bearer. In IS Dickinson is described as round, sm.-lg, very thick- skinned with very lg. seed; of poor quality, not worth growing. It is no longer grown in FL or CA.(J.Morton) |
| DIEGO | (Mex. x Guat.) Regist. 1933 Originated 1925 near Escondido, CA. from seed planted by J.L. Jones by his home. Fruit season, March-May; color, green, weight, 6-8 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, medium; flavor, excellent minus; oil 23.6%; fiber, some near stem. Seed, 1 f3/4 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DILLINGHAM | (W.I.) Tree originated in Hawaii. Fruit season late summer; color, green; weight, 24 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, smooth, pitted when ripe; quality, good. Seed, medium to large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DISBROW | (Mex.) Regist. 1938 Originated about 1928 on residence lot of C.F. Disbrow at 3739 First Ave., San Diego, CA. Fruit season, Aug.-Oct.; color, purplish-black; weight, 8 ozs.; shape, oblong; flavor, good minus; oil, 22.54%. Seed, 1 1/4 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DODEN | Tree originated at place of Hans Doden, San Jose, Philippines, bearing before 1929. Fruit season, has 2 crops, May & Nov.-Dec.; color, dark purple; shape, oblong pyriform, long neck; skin, smooth; flesh yellowish mottled with purple. Illus. Phil. Agr. Rev. Vol. 22, 1929. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DOLORES | (Guat.) Regist. 1932 Originated 1924 at La Habra Heights, CA., from seed from Guat. on place of J. Scott Thompson. Fruit season, April-June; color, green; weight, 10 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, thin, smooth; flavor, fair; oil, 20.4 %. Seed 2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in La Habra Heights, CA., by J. Scott Thompson. Introd. in 1932. Chance seedling of Guatemalan type; seed imported from Guatemala; selected in 1924. Fruit: averages 10 oz; pyriform; skin green, thin, smooth; flavor fair; oil content 22.5%; keeping quality good; seed large; ripens April into June. Now obsolete. (B&O Register) Registered 1932 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| DON | (Guat.) Regist. 1935 Tree originated about 1926 by Don Stewart, San Diego, CA. Vigorous, upright, consist. bearer. Fruit season, Apr.-July; color, dark purple; weight 10-12 ozs.; shape, oval to spherical; skin, leathery, thick, smooth; flavor excellent, minus; oil content 22.5 %. Keeping quality good. Seed, large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DON CARLOS | (W.I.) 40979 Tree introduced 1915 by F.W. Popenoe USDA from near Placetas, Cuba. Fruit color, light green; size, small; shape, spherical; quality, good. Seed, very small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DON GILLOGLY | 1998 from internet. Tree said to produce two times a year, green hard, black soft, originated in San Diego, thick skin that is loose from flesh so peels easily. |
| DONALDSON | Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DORENE | (Mex.) Registered 1952 Originated by R.C. Payan, Orange,California, 1947. TREE: Upright and thrifty; production very good and produces at an early age; resistant to cold. FRUIT: Season;October to November; Color:black; Weight: 6 3/4oz; Shape: pyriform; Skin: thin and smooth;Flavor: good minus; Oil:11.9% Keeping Quality: good; Seed:1 1/4ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1952) |
| DOROTHEA | (Guat. x Mex.) Tree originated about 1913 as seedling from parent Miller at Jacob Miller place, Hollywood, CA. Fruit season, Nov.-Feb.; color, light green; weight, 8-16 ozs.; shape, obovoid; skin, smooth. Seed, medium to large, conical. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, CA; Race, GxM; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DOUGLAS | Tree introduced from USDA to Philippines 1915. Fruit season, Aug.-Sept.; color, deep purple; weight, 13-18 ozs.; shape, obovoid to pyriform; skin, smooth, glossy; quality, good. Illus. & described in Phil. Isl. Bur. Agr. Circ. 212. A shy bearer. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DR. WHITE | (Mex.) Fruit season, Sept.-Oct.; color, black, weight, 5-8 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, thin, smooth; flavor, fair plus; oil, high; fibre, slight. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DR.DUPUIS#2 | Orig. in Miami, Fla., by John G DuPuis, Jr. Introd. in 1963. Plant patent 2528; 8 June 1965. Bud mutation discovered on a West Indian seedling Fruit: medium, 10 to 16 oz; averages about 12 oz; oblong to pyriform, up to 5 " long, up to 3 1/2 " in diam.; skin green, smooth, light yellow dots; flesh light yellow, firm, free of fiber, flavor rich and nutty; seed small, nearly round, tight in cavity; ripens early mid-June to end of July; ships very well. Tree: moderately upright, symmetrical; sets and holds fruit under adverse weather conditions; blooms in Feb. Flowering group A; major commercial cultivar in Florida. (B&O Register) |
| DR.JOHN G DUPUIS | Orig. in Miami, Fla., by John G. DuPuis. Introd. in 1955. Plant patent 1369; 29 Mar. 1955. Parentage unknown, of West Indian origin; discovered in 1941; tested as DuPuis 1. Fruit: large, 16 to 32 oz; up to 6 " long and 4 1/2" in diam.; plumply pyriform; skin green, smooth, dots scattered & cream colored; stem heavy, strong, relatively short, up to 1 1/2 " long; flesh yellowish, firm, free of fiber, flavor delicate & nutty; seed medium, adhering tightly in cavity; season July & Aug.; ships well; no excessive drop. Tree: productive annually; resistant to scab. Obsolete. (B&O Register) |
| DUKE | (Mex.) Tree orig.1912 from seed planted at Sunnyslope Nursery, Bangor, CA. Vigorous, very hardy to cold, wind resistant, productive. Fine for home planting in cold interior districts.Parent tree dead. Fruit season, Sept.-Nov.; color, green; wt, 8-12 ozs.;shape,pyriform; skin, nearly smooth; quality,excellent; oil content 21%. Seed, med., sometimes loose. (CAS Yearbook 1950)Orig. in Bangor, Butte County, CA, by "Duke" Hornung. Introd. in the late 1920s. Chance seedling; Mex. type; seed imported 1912, apparently from Mex., by Mr. Benedict for Sunnyslope Avocado Nursery, Bangor; following abandonment of this nursery, Hornung purchased the area,noted the seedling,&selected several;from one of these came Duke; selected in 1924 by Hornung; evaluated in 1924 & later by J. Eliot Coit, Vista,CA. Fruit:size med.,8-12 oz; pyriform; skin yellowish-green glossy, nearly smooth, very thin; quality fair-good; poor shipper because of thin skin; seed lg, often loose in cavity; primarily for local markets; ripens early, Sept.- Nov. Tree: vigorous; productive; very hardy; wind resistant; blooms early; Duke seedlings & selected rooted clones of these seedlings show partial resistance to phytophthora rood rot. (B&O Register) Frequently used as rootstock. (J.R.Frink) Flower group A(Lahav & Gazit)(originated in CA in1912); elongated; rather sm.-5 1/2 to 7 oz(150-200g);flesh of good quality, 14.5% oil. Season: sept.-Nov. in CA; late July or mid-Aug. to mid-Sept. in IS. Tree is lg.,symmetrical & wind-& cold- resistant, & also highly resistant to root-rot, expecially when grown from cuttings. It is a poor bearer in some areas of CA; has borne 168 lbs (78kg) annually from the 6th to the 15th year in IS. (J.Morton 1987) |
| DULCE | Origin, CA; Race, Mex.; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DUNEDIN (Skinner) | (Guat.) Florida Syn. Skinner. Tree originated 1920 on L.B.Skinner place, Dunedin, FL as seedling of Winslow. Fruit season, Dec.15-Jan.; color, dull light green; weight, 12-20 ozs.; shape rounded-obovoid; skin, fairly thick, smooth; flavor, excellent; oil content 12-16%. Seed, fairly large. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Dunedin, FL, by L.B. Skinner. Introd. in 1925. Open-pollinated seedling of Winslow; selected in 1920. Fruit: 12-20 oz; rounded obovoid; skin light green, dull, smooth, fairly thick; flavor very good; oil content 12%-16%; seed fairly large; season 15 Dec. through Jan. Flowering group A. (B&O Register) |
| DUNLAP | (Guat.) Regist. 1932 Originated 1928 at Carlsbad, CA, from seed of the Carlsbad on place of W.W. Dunlap. Fruit color, green; weight, 11 ozs; shape, pyriform; skin, pebbled, thin; flavor, good; oil, 17%. Seed, 3 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| DUPUIS 3(Katherine) | Orig. in Miami, FL, by John G. DuPuis. Jr. Introd. in 1963. Plant patent 2529, 8 June 1965. Bud mutation discovered on a West Indian seedling. Fruit:12-20 oz, averages about 15 oz, up to 6" long & 4" 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 - large, adhering tightly to flesh in cavity; ripens early, from mid-June through July; ships very well. Tree: semi-upright; blooms in Feb.; sets & holds fruit in adverse weather conditions. (B&O Register) |
| DUPUIS NO. 2 | Origin, FL; Race, WI; Flowering group A (B) (Lahav & Gazit) |
| DUTTON | (Guat.) Tree originated as seedling by E.C.Dutton 1910 on Otto Keup place, Palm Ave. & Ball Road, Anaheim, CA. Tree in good condition Aug. 1927. Fruit season, Jan.-May; color, maroon; weight, 12-24 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, rough, warty thick; oil 12 !/2%. Seed, medium small. Marketability poor. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Tree can be found at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, Ca. in field 46, row 57. (J.R.Frink 1998) |
| EAGLE ROCK | Syn. of Galloupe (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, CA; Race, Guat.; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| EARLE'S LATE | Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| EARLY | (W.I.) Florida Syn. of Cuban Early. Mentioned in FL. Exp. Sta. Press bulletin 244, 1916. No longer propagated. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| EASTER | (Guat.) Regist.1932 Originated 1926 at Carlsbad, CA from Lyon seed on place of G. Maltby. Fruit season, April-June; color, purple; weight, 13 1/2 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, medium thick, pebbled; flavor, good; oil 12.6%. Seed, 1 oz. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| EASTMAN | (Hybrid.) Regist.1932 Originated 1928 at 925 Glendale St., San Diego, CA by Goldie Eastman, probably from Taft seed. Fruit season, Oct.-Dec.; color, green; shape, oblong; skin, medium, rough; flavor, good minus; oil 22%. Seed, 1 oz. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| EDDY | (Mex.) Originated 1928 by J.E.Eddy at Fallbrook, CA. Fruit season, Oct.-Nov.; color dark purple to black; weight, 7 ozs.; shape obovoid; skin, smooth; flavor, good; oil, 24.5%. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| EDMONDS | (Guat. x W.I.) Originated on place of Tom Edmonds near Homestead, FL about 1920 as seedling of unknown origin. Fruiting first observed in 1935. Certified 1942. Fruit season, Sept.-Oct.; color, green; weight, 24-35 ozs.; shape, oval; skin, smooth; flavor, very good. Seed, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. near Homestead, FL, by Tom Edmonds. Introd. in 1935. Considered to be (Guat. x West Indian types) discovered in 1920. Fruit: 24 -36 oz; oval; skin green, smooth; seed rather small; quality good; season Sept. & Oct. Flowering group B. No longer propagated. (B&O Register) |
| EDRANOL | (Guat.) Regist.1932 Originated 1927 as seedling from Rideout, planted by E.R. Mullen at Vista, CA. Fruited 1931, propagated 1932 when parent tree was dying. Upright, vigorous, propagates readily. Variable in its bearing habit. Fruit season, Feb.-July at Vista & Apr.-Dec.at Santa Barbara; color, green; weight, 11-12 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, rough, thin for a Guat.;flavor, good plus; oil, 22.5%. Seed small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Vista, CA, by E.R.Mullen. Introd. in 1932. Open-pollinated seedling of Lyon; seed obtained from A.R. Rideout; selected in 1930.Fruit:10-12 oz;skin green, thick, russets badly in interior areas; pyriform; quality high; flavor excellent, oil content high; seed small; season at Santa Barbara, CA, from March-Nov.;season at Vista from Feb.-July. Tree: tall; slender; vigorous; bears heavily; adapted to coastal areas in CA where it is a minor commercial cultivar.(B&O Register) 2 trees that consistantly produce excellent fruit from March-Nov. grow at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, Ca. field 44. Trees (about 18 yrs.) are small enough that all fruit can be picked with picker. B blossom.Trees available at nurseries in Chile(J.R. Frink 1998) Illustrated in CAS Yearbook 1937:47. (CAS Yearbook 1956) (seedling planted at Vista,CA 1927; propagated 1932), pear-shaped; of med. size; skin olive-green, slightly rough, thin-leathery; flesh of high quality & nutty flavor, 15-18% oil; seed small, tight. Season: Feb.-July at Vista; Apr.-Dec. at Santa Barbara; May & June in Queensland. Disease-resistant. Rated as excellent. No longer planted in CA but popular in MEX.(J.Morton) |
| EGAS | (Mex.( P.I. 53131 & 54271 Introduced 1921 by F.W. Popenoe, USDA, from Chota Valley, Ecuador. Fruit season, spring; color, deep maroon purple; weight, 8-12 ozs.; shape broadly ovoid; skin, glossy. Seed, medium to small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Illustrated 1921:34 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| EGBERTO | (Guat. x Mex.) Originated about 1929 by Chas. D. Adams, near Upland, CA; named for his son. Fruit season, Oct.-Nov.; color, light green; weight, 12-16 ozs.; shape, pyriform; quality good. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| EIN VERED | Origin, ISR; Race, Guat?; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| EL ORO | Race, Guat.; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| EL PRESIDENTE | Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| EL VENADO | Origin, Mex.; Race, WI; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| ELEVADO | (Mex.) Regist. 1938 Originated at North Whittier Heights, CA, Lot 11, Tract 2610. Application based on fruit from grafted trees on place of Mrs. Maud Waters, Azusa, CA. Fruit season, Sept.-Nov.; color, green; weight, 9 ozs.; shape, oblong; flavor, fair plus; oil 10.73%. Seed, 2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ELLA | (Hybrid.) Regist. 1943 Originated at 6500 Springfield St., San Diego, CA, by John M. Reinecke. Fruit season, Nov.-Mar.; color, green; weight, 6 1/4 ozs.; quality, good; oil, 14.38%. Seed 1/4 oz. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ELSIE | (Guat.) patented Orig. in Whittier, CA, by Charles H. Hamburg. Introd. in 1935. Plant patent 816; 28 Dec.1948; assigned to Cecil Knowlton. Chance seedling from a Guat.type; selected in 1930.Fruit:8-14 oz;pyriform; skin green, relatively thin;flesh firm,flavor fine;oil content high; ripens during June&Aug. in Whittier; seed size med.,tight in its cavity;resembles Fuerte.Tree:upright,central leader; vigorous. Planted in dooryards in CA.(B&O Register) One Elsie tree is growing at South Coast Research Station,Irvine, CA in field 46,row 57, tree 21.(J.R. Frink 1998) Originated at Whittier, CA., about 1930 from seed of Quaker. Vigorous grower, upright grower. Fruit season, May - July. Color, green. Weight, 8.14 ozs. Shape, Fuerte like. Oil content, 18 - 24%. Seed, medium large. (CAS Yearbook 1956) Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| EMERALD | (Mex.) Regist. 1932 (CAS Yearbook 1950)Orig.in San Diego,CA by Laura McFadden. Introd. in 1951. Chance seedling of Mex. type; discovered in 1928. Fruit: medium, average weight 7.5 oz;with seed weight of about 2 oz;pear shaped;skin bright green, attractive;oil content medium, quality good;season mid Dec.- April; tends to drop badly near maturity. Tree: tall, rather upright; moderately hardy to frost at Riverside, CA; leaves resemble Puebla. No longer propagated. (B&O Register) Originated 1928 at San Diego, CA. on place of Mrs. Laura McFadden. Fruit season, Nov.-Jan. Color, green. Weight, 10 ozs. Shape, pyriform. Oil, 16.6%. Seed, large. 2 1/2 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1956) Flowering group A (B) (Lahav & Gazit) |
| EMERALD GREEN | (Guat.) Originated by Edwin S. Myers on his place at Encinitas, CA. Fruit season, Jan.; color, dark green; weight 6 3/4 ozs.; shape, oval; skin, smooth; flavor, good minus; oil, 12.33%. Jan 30. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ENCANADA | (Hybrid) Regist. 1941 Originated at La Habra, CA by H.B. Griswold. A good bearer. Fruit season, July-Sept.; color, green; weight, 8 1/2 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, med. thick with greenish yellow surface dots; flavor, fair plus. Seed, 1 oz. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in La Habra, CA., by H.B. Griswold. Introd. in 1941. Chance seedling of (Mex. x Guat. types). Fruit: averages 8 1/2oz; pyriform; skin green, medium thick with greenish yellow surface dots; flavor fair to good; seed 1 oz, season July - Sept. No longer propagated. (B&O Register) |
| ENOI | (W.I.) Hawaii Originated in Hawaii. Fruit season, late summer; color, dark purple; weight, 18-26 ozs.; shape, oblong pyriform; skin, smooth. Seed, medium (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| EPIGMANYO | Origin, Mex; Race, Mex.; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| EREY | Orig. in Baldwin Park, CA, by O. Ruf. Introd. about 1922. Chance seedling of Guat. type; selected in 1915. Fruit: 15 - 18 oz, pyriform with some crook necked; skin green, smooth, leathery, flavor good; seed small; season April to August. Tree: small, upright, weak grower; very productive. (B&O Register) |
| ESBANK | (W.I.) Hawaii Originated in Hawaii as seedling of Preston. Fruit season late summer; color, dark purple; weight, 18-26 ozs.; skin, smooth; quality, excellent; oil, 12.6%. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ESCONDIDO | (Guat.) Regist. 1932 Originated 1923 near Escondido on place of Geo. Bjornson. Fruit season, Jan.-March; color, green; weight, 15 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, smooth, thin; flavor, good plus; oil, 24.6%. Seed, 3 3/4 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ESPARTA | Race, Mex; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| ESTELLE | (W.I.) Florida Originated in H.H. Harrison grove near Fulford, FL. Fruit season, June, July; color, green; weight 12-24 ozs.; shape, oval. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, FL; Race, WI; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| ESTERINA | (Guat.) Regist. 1950 Tree originated about 1935 at Culver City, CA on place of Lewis A. Crank. Location 5900 Overland Ave.; production, 110 lbs. per year; hardy; size, tall. Fruit season, Aug.-Oct.; color dull green; weight, 13 ozs.; shape, obloid; skin, thick, peels from flesh; flavor, good plus; oil 15.20%; keeping quality good. Seed 1 1/4/ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| ESTHER | (Guat) Round, green, pebbly, thick skin, 12-27oz. fruit, medium seed, attractive flesh, July to Dec. in Irvine, A blossom type, peels, susceptible to greenhouse thrip, compact tree of small size. 8 trees are growing at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA. field 44. (J.R. Frink 1998) Origin, CA; Race, Guat.; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| ETTINGER | Orig. in Kefar Malal, Isr. Introd. there in 1947 after observation by members of the Committee for Subtrop.Fruits;introd. in the U.S.in 1954; P.I.218196. Seedling of Fuerte;selected-1940.Fruit:Fuerte type; medium,6-12 oz,pyriform;skin bright green, surface slightly rough, some tendency to corkiness, tendency to end-spot which appears early, peeling quality excellent; flesh clear light yellow, free of fiber, soft, melting, ripens uniformly, quality excellent; seed large, 1 1/2-2 1/2 oz, loose in cavity, seedcoats adhere to flesh; ripens early, about 1 mo. before Fuerte in Israel; ripens slightly before & with Fuerte in Riverside, CA; important commercial variety in Israel & used there for domestic & export markets; not propagated in CA. Tree: very prolific; vigorous; produces a strong central leader, drooping lateral branches. (B&O Register) 2 trees grow at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA in field 44, row 11, trees 19&20 For more informaton see p.90 CAS Yearbook 1963. (J.R.Frink 1998) Origin, ISR; Race, MxG; B Flower (Lahav & Gazit) |
| EYMANN | Registered 1947 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| EZAKI | Origin, HI; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FAIRCHILD | (See Collinred Seedling B) Florida (CAS Yearbook 1950) (=Collinred B) Origin, FL; Race, Guat.; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FAIRFAX | (Guat.) Regist. 1932 Originated 1927 at Encinitas from Prince seed on place of M.A. Princehouse. Fruit season, Feb., March; color, purple; weight, 23 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, medium thickness; flavor, good; oil, 15.9%. Seed, 4 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FAIRHEAD | (Guat.) Originated 1917 on G.E. Fairhead place, Eagle Rock, CA from a seed from Hawaii. Fruit season, Mar.-April; color, purple; weight 14-20 ozs.; shape, pyriform to broad oval; skin, slightly roughened. Seed, medium to small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FAMILY | (W.I.) P.I. 12935 Florida Originated about 1897 on place at Buena Vista, FL. Later owned by Prof. P.H. Rolfs & introduced by him 1904. Now grown in Phil. Fruit season, July-Sept.; color, yellowish-green, shading to purplish red; Illus. in USDA Yearbook 1910. Seed medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Origin, FL; Race, WI; Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FAMOSA | Registered 1954 (CAS Yearbook 1956) |
| FARIA | a Puerto Rican variety. (J.Morton) |
| FARNSWORTH | Originated in Hawaii. Fruit season, Aug.-Sept.; color, green; weight, 24 ozs.; shape, obovoid; skin, smooth. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FASHER | Origin, ISR; Race, Mex; Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FERNL | (Mex.) Regist. 1949 Tree originated by J.E. Leonard & located on his place on Monte Vista Dr., Vista, CA; planted 1937; production 120 lbs. 1948; growth, 18 ft. tall, thrifty; hardy. Fruit season, Sept.-Jan.; color, light green; weight, 5 3/4 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, thin, smooth, does not peel from flesh; flavor, fair minus; oil, 20% Mar. 8th. Seed 1 3/4/ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FERRY | (Guat.) Originated as seedling planted 1898 on Dr. F.C. Ferry place, Hollywood, CA. Fruit season Apr.-June; color, green; weight 5-8 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, rough. Seed, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FIFTEEN | (Guat.) (Syn. Stevens No.15) Introduced by W.D. Stephens, Montebello, CA from Mexico. Many old trees still bearing. Fruit season, Mar.-Apr.; color, greenish, purple; weight, 17 ozs.; shape, long pyriform necked; skin, rough; oil content, 16%. Seed, medium. Shipping quality, poor. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FIVE STAR | (Hybrid) July to September ripening, green, black or both when hard, black skin when soft, 10-20 ozs, peels easily, pit size varies from small to large, very pebbly skin, medium thick to very thick, oval round shape with well centered stem, pit is tight in cavity, flesh is very attractive. Variety is part of the UCR breeding program. Several trees at South Coast Research Station, Irvine,CA. (J.R. Frink 1998) |
| FLAMINGO | Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FORD | Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FORT DRUM | Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FORTUNA | (Hybrid) Regist. 1949 Tree originated by & located on property of Dr. P.L. Kovach at Vista, CA.; planted 1945; 1949 had record crop; resistance to frost about same as Fuerte; fruit season, Dec.-Apr.; color, purple; weight 7 1/2 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, thin, smooth, peels from flesh; flavor, good minus; oil, 15%, Apr. 6th. Seed, 1 1/4 ozs. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FOUR THOUSAND | Fruit season, August; skin, medium thick; flavor, good plus; oil, 12.4%; fiber, some; keeping quality, good. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FOWLER | (Mex.) Originated from seed planted 1902 on place of Mrs. E.M. Fowler, Pasadena, CA. Fruit season, Oct.-Dec.; color, light green; weight 4-8 ozs; shape, oblong to oval; skin smooth; oil 21%. Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FRANCES | (Guat.) Originated 1927 on A.R. Rideout place, Whittier, CA. Tree a vigorous grower. Easily propagated. Precocious. Fruit season, Nov.-Feb.; color, light green; weight, 14 ozs.; shape, pyriform; skin, leathery & smooth; quality good, Seed, medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) |
| FRANK | Flowering group A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FRAZER | (Hybrid) 9-17 oz., lemon shaped, green hard, black soft, pebbly fruit of medium taste quality, usually summer ripening, light production. 1 tree at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA. field 44, row 10, tree #22. (J.R. Frink 1998) |
| FREDERIKSTED BANK | (Danish West Indies Bank) Orig. in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands by Ira Ross & Winifred de Castro, discovered by U.S.D.A. Res. Serv., U.S. Virgin Islands. Introd. in 1956. Parentage unknown, probably West Indian variety. Fruit: 4 1/2 to 5 " in diam.; average weight 1 1/2 lb; round; no neck, skin develops reddish or purplish cast when ready to harvest;flesh yellow,attractive thick,nonwatery;flavor nutty & excellent;quality excellent;ripens 1 Oct.-15 Nov.Tree: orig.tree planted in backyard of the Danish West Indies Bank, also known as the Frederiksted Bank, from seed of avocado bought from a sloop coming from the British Virgin Islands; tree badly damaged by hurricane Betsy in 1956 & cut down in 1957 to make room for construction; budwood obtained by above station; pollination type unknown. (B&O Register) |
| FREY | (Guat.) Originated 1915 from seed planted by O. Ruf at Baldwin Park, CA. Fruit season, Apr.-Aug.; color, green; weight 15-18 ozs.; shape, pyriform with some crook necked; skin, leathery, smooth; flavor, good. Seed, small. (CAS Yearbook 1950) One tree is growning at South Coast Research Station, Irvine, CA, field 46, row 57. (J.R.Frink 1998) |
| FROWE | Orig. in Honolulu, Hawaii, by Chester E. Frowe. Introd. in 1957. Open pollinated seedling of West Indian type; selected in 1952. Fruit: elliptical; 18 to 30 oz; skin smooth, dark purple; seed size medium, loose in cavity; flesh buttery, with distinctive nutty flavor, quality excellent; ripens Sept. to Dec. Tree: prolific, low headed and spreading. (B&O Register) Origin, HI; Race, WI; Flowering group, B (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FUCHS | Also goes by Fuchsia & Fuchs Early. Orig. in Homestead, FL, by C.T. Fuchs, Sr. Introd.1926. Parentage unknown, of West Ind. type; first fruited in 1916. Fruit: 10-18 oz; pyriform to oblong; skin light green, smooth, appearance attractive; flesh greenish-yellow, oil content 4%-6%, quality good; seed med. size, loose in cavity; very early in maturity, June-Aug.; shipping quality very poor.Tree: grows vigorously; bears at young age & regularly; flowering group A; minor commercial cultivar in FL.(B&O Register) ('Fuchsia') (seed of unknown origin planted in Homestead,FL, in 1910; propagated commercially 1926); pear-shaped to oblong, sometimes with a neck; of med. size; skin smooth; flesh pale greenish-yellow; 4-6% oil; seed loose. Season: early June-Aug.; a poor shipper. Tree not very productive in FL; no longer popular in commercial groves.(J.Morton) |
| FUCHS - 20 | Orig. at Institute of Horticulture Ag. Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, IS, by A. Kadman & A. Ben Ya'acov. Introd.1981. Seedling of the FL Fuchs (West Ind.) cv. that survived irrigation with highly saline water (1330 ppm NaCl) & could be propagated from cuttings. Fruit: ellipsoid, of med.-lg. size (13-16 oz);flesh very good in flavor,with 12%-13% oil content; skin smooth, pale green covered with numerous yellowish lenticels during ripening season (Oct.).Tree: large vigorous, to 33 ft. height, with large dark-green leaves; free of sunblotch viroid when selected. Yields are relatively low. This cultivar's primary use is as an asexually propagated rootstock for commercial cultivars planted in soils of high salinity. Cuttings rooted in an experiment at rates higher than 70%, & showed high uniformity & tolerance to salinity. Trees of various cultivars grafted on Fuchs-20 rootstocks have shown excellent performance in a commercial orchard irrigated with water containing 300-400 ppm of chlorine. (B&O Register) (a seedling of Fuchs selected in IS);ellipsoid; med.to lg.; skin smooth, speckled with yellowish lenticels when ripe; flesh flavor is excellent. Season:med.-late (Oct.). Tree is vigorous but a poor bearer; seedlings vary in salt-tolerance but cuttings of resistant selections perform well in saline conditions. (J.Morton 1987) |
| FUCHSIA | (W.I.) Florida (Syn. Fuchs & Fuchs Early) Originated about 1910 from seed of unknown origin on place of C.T. Fuchs, Sr., Homestead, FL. Propagated commercially 1926. It is thrifty, prolific, & precocious. It is tender to frost. It is recommended for So. FL. Fruit season, June - Aug.; color, light green; weight 10-18 ozs.; shape, pyriform to oblong, occasionally necked; skin, smooth; flavor, good; oil 4-6%. Illus. & desc. FL Ag. Exp. Sta. Bul. 272. Seed. medium. (CAS Yearbook 1950) (=Fuchs) Origin, FL; Race, WI; Flowering group, A (Lahav & Gazit) |
| FUERTE | (Guat.x Mex.)Intro.1911 as No.15 by Carl Schmidt for West India Gardens, Altadena, CA., from Atlixco, Mex.,elev. 6150 feet. It is a spreading vigorous tree with decidedly alternate year bearing habit.The leading variety in CA. for shipping & general market Furnishes 60-70% of state production. For accounts of parent tree, see An. Rept. Cal. Avo. Soc.1919-1920 &1936.Fruit season, Nov.- June. Color, green. Wt. 8-16 ozs. Shape, pyriform. Skin, thin, leathery. Flavor, excellent. Oil 18%.Illus. An. Rept. 1916 & Cal. Agr. Ext. Service Circ. 43, Revised. Analyses in Yearbook 1920-21 Also in Jour Ag. Research Vol. 54, No.9 & in USDA Bul.1073.(CAS Yearbook 1950)Although the Fuerte tree is cold resistant, spring- time temperatures appear to strongly affect blossom set & production. Production & fruit size on individual trees vary considerably leading to the assumption that there are different strains of Fuerte, however when studying the productive trees they are found to be in areas with warmer temps at flower production time. Production of Hass improves with proximity to Fuerte. B flower type. (J.R.Frink 1998)(a natural hybrid orig. at Atlixco,Mex.; introd. into CA in 1911); pear-shaped; sm. to med. or a little larger; skin slightly rough to rough, with many small yellow dots, thin, not adherent to flesh; flesh green near skin, 12-17% oil;seed sm., tight.Season: Jan.-Aug. in southern CA.; Dec.-Feb. in IS;Apr.& May in Queensland,&New South Wales;mid-Aug. to Oct.in New Zealand. Tree is broad, very productive, but tends to bear biennially. Subject to scab & anthracnose in FL. Formerly very popular in CA(61%of all avocados shipped); now second to Hass because of a trend to summer instead of winter production & marketing that began in 1972. It is the leadi |