FRUIT very large, broad and cordate at the base, 

 convex on one side, flattened on the 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. 



