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The tree is reported to be a fairly vigorous grower and very productive.— 

 1906 Yearbook U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 



Sinaloa 



(Figures 7 and 8) 



Form oval ; size medium to large ; stem stout ; surface smooth, undulating ; 

 color light green with numerous large, irregular, brownish dots ; skin thick 



Figure 7. The Sinaloa Avocado, natural size. 



and very tough ; flesh rich yellow in color, shading to light green near the 

 skin ; texture smooth and very buttery ; flavor very rich and nutty ; quality 

 very good ; seed large, oblate, tight in cavity ; season September to October. 

 Originating in Mexico and now in our own plantations. 



Fowler 



Form oblong to oval ; dimensions, length four and one-fourth inches, di- 

 ameter three and one-fourth inches ; apex a dot ; base flattened slightly ; cavity 



