
          were corresponding concerning the similarity
of Western Beauty, Summer Rambo, Large
Summer Rambo, and Grosh.

Characterization:
From the various seasonal observations
the following composite characterizastion is compiled:
considerable variation in size, but usually rather
large, though one notation indicated that year smaller
than Summer Rambo (from Arlington). Form: The
one reference (1926) says - roundish to oblong conic
(which differs from other var. of this group
Feb 28, 1927 form noted as "somewhat oblate").  Ground
color. greenish yellow, or yellow, probably depending
on degree of maturity.  Some seasons no surface
color markings, but characteristically there appears to be
very light indistinct striping;  sometimes a slight
coppery blush.   Dots.  As rule, few, large, irregular,
brownish, raised appearing as small breaks in skin,
sometimes small flecks of russet.  Cavity: med.
depth, rather broad, usually same russeting.  Stem
about ¾". sometimes longer, med. size.  Basin: 2 distinct
types or extremes - One fairly deep, very broad, eye very open
and unusually large,  calyx lobes large and thick,
reflexed, in some cases becoming nearly deciduous,
other type, spec identical in other details, basin
is only med. wide and deep, eye closed or nearly so,
lobs [lobes] remarkably long. Fruits of latter are usually
smoother and better finished than of other type
though seem to be of same var.  Flesh: yellowish
texture rather coarse as rule, moderately juicy, rather
rich, better than good in quality when in prime cond, [condition]
very mildly acid, often approaching sweet. Once noted
as probably fully as rich as Summer Rambo.  A somewhat
peculiar flavor and aroma was noted in one or 2
seasons - probably not an absorbed flavor.
Season: 1926.  Picked 9/7.  Exam. 9/15 Still firm & hard = not
eating ripe.  1927 - Picked 9/19 Exam 9/21 - not fully
eating ripe. One picking 1928, 8/22. Noted "picked too
early" - not then picking ripe. But in 1929, picked 8/23
exam. 8/30 noted "Spec. approaching eating ripe
cond. [condition] Presumably in office at room temp.
during that week.

        