One of many derivatives of the original super Mango of India, LANGRA;

Mango #254: LANGRA BENARASI

The Kesar mango, comes from the state of Gujarat and is possibly the best dessert mango from India.

Here comes a bigger Kesar, aptly named . . . . . . . . . .


Mango #256: JUMBO KESAR

Spelled also as Pyrie and Pirie, this exceptional Indian mango was 1st brought to the US from Bombay (presently Mumbai) by USDA as early as 1902.


Mango #258: PAHERI #3

Edited: 11/17/2014 at 12:06 AM by Thaumaturgist

A surprise to many self-proclaimed local Mango experts, USDA's accession records say that the Id is UNVERIFIED.

Mango #260: MERRITT ISLAND SAIGON

Mango #262: MAMMOU

This is one of the top Mangoes of Hawaii.


Mango #264: MOMI K

Mango #266: TAHAR

This was developed by Fairchild Garden (Dr. Richard Campbell & Co.) in honor of Angie Whitman, wife of William (Bill) Whitman, a stalwart in the world of rare, tropical and exotic fruits. The high-tech Greenhouse at Fairchild is named after Bill Whitman, The William F. Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion where the Whitmans also donated a million dollars.

I bought this Angie mango at the suggestion of Ms Noris Ledesma and Dr Campbell,
the last one left, at the 2014 Jackfruit Festival at Fairchild on 9-13-2014.

This Angie mango (an Edward seedling) from a compact tree had an exceptional taste.

Mango #268: ANGIE

Edited: 01/03/2015 at 10:46 AM by Thaumaturgist

The 13-1 is an Israeli cultivar;

Mango #270: 13-1

Mango #272: NECTAR OF NEPTUNE

Really?

Mango #274: SOPHIE FRY

A Zill-Haden cross from the famous Mango breeders at Zill's High Performance Plants
of Boynton Beach, Florida.

Mango #276: SPIRIT OF '76

A seedling mango from Florida with great taste and high yield but very little name recognition;

Mango #278: DUNCAN

This is famous more for its stunning skin color combination of red, orange and yellow
than its flavor or sweetness or any other traits.

Supposedly a seedling of the Eldon mango that grew on Lawrence Zill's property.

Mango #280: SOUTHERN BLUSH

Mango #282: JEAN ALLEN

Mango #106: PROVOST