Fruit very large, broad and cordate at the base, 

 convex on one side, flattened on tlie other, with 

 a broad suture. Apex slightly depressed. Skin 

 dark purplish red, or almost black, covered with 

 numerous minute dots of a palish colour. Flesh 

 deep purplish red, darkest next the stone, from 

 which it parts freely ; tender, juicy, with a rich 

 sweet flavour. Stalks long and slender. Stone 

 small, roundish, compressed. 



