Cavity deep, acute; Stem generally long.
Core large, round, very open, not touching the eye; Seeds numerous, large, pointed; Flesh yellow, tender, breaking, juicy; Flavor acid to sub-acid, rich, aromatic; Quality good to best, but uncertain; Use, table, kitchen, not profitable; Season, October to December.
Curtis Greening.
Fig. 272.—CURTIS GREENING.
This fruit was found in Illinois; origin uncertain.
Fruit medium to large, cylindrical, oblong, truncated; Axis inclined; Surface yellow, bronzy; Dots numerous, dark, indented.
Basin abrupt, wide, regular; Eye large, open.
Cavity deep, acute, regular; Stem short.
Core small, fig-shaped, closed, clasping; Seeds numerous, small, plump; Flesh yellow, breaking; Flavor sub-acid, rich; Quality good; Use, table and kitchen; Season, January and February.