nighthawk ; Yes, I am very familiar with the tastes of the VP, Glenn and Kent. The Glenn was my very first tree, planted in my yard in Islamorada, Fla in the Upper Keys. I knew nothing back then, - bought and planted it at the strong suggestion of Armando, a Cuban immigrant gardener working at Ray's Nursery in Homestead. Realizing I had a small lot and that it was my 1st tree, and most likely my only tree, he unhesitatingly recommended it. The Cuban's know their mango's, and I've been indebted to him ever since. If I met someone who could only plant one tree, I would strongly recommend a Glenn. It has it all, medium size, early season, scrumptiously delicious fruit with no fiber, and best of all, a fantastic producer. That tree has always out produced any of my other trees. Then, after moving, I planted a Kent and fell in love with the taste. Taste is subjective I realize, but IMHO Kent has the best taste,....just a notch above a Glenn. Then planted a Valencia Pride & was amazed at the size and looks of the late season fruit. Seeing how big the fruits ( and tree ) were, I half expected the flavor to be not so hot. Boy was I wrong ! Surprisingly, it was absolutely delicious, again IMHO. Just a tad less delicious than a Glenn. So there you have it, so far my top tasting three mango's, - am down to only 4 trees now. Besides the Glenn & Kent, I have a Tebow ( new tree, tasted a few, give it an 9.0 out of ten), and a Carrie, ( also a new tree, no fruits so far, jury is still out ). Had a Pickering in ground for 3 yrs, neither me nor most of my " favorite recipients " cared for them much. Not a bad taste but " no me gusta " as we say in Costa Rica ! lol Just curious, where in 9b are you located ?

Cote d'Or on Labor day! Hi Mike, Thank you! I think we both have late inflos and these should last us through fall. Many more pictures to share until the winter blues kick in haha. Laura, Thank you!! You have lots of beautiful blooms as well! The weather has been unseasonably warm and humid this summer. I think we're very lucky to have so many blooms to share! Fantasia is great! I love the fragrance as well. Also, Robert gave me the gardenia you sent. A big THANK YOU!!! to you! One of the few "gifts" from GW that I will cherish! Hope to see this plant take off! Lynn, Thanks! I will definitely post pictures when my inflos bloom! Hope you have a great growing season! I know you have lots of flowers at your gorgeous new home! Allan, I have a gardenia from Laura for you! Taj Mahal is a great bloomer, it has been blooming for over 2 months! Kenny

Guess I'm just not watching as much TV anymore but I haven't seen many of these. Don't have a favorite at least that's been broadcast in recent history. 20+ years ago there were some really good commercials on TV and radio too for that matter but now it's mute or change channels. Least favorite: Political ads, that asinine St. Jude's commercial when mommy goes "I'M SCARED TOO!" (but at least it seems they pulled that - there's a different one now), any feminine "freshness" or the Viva Viagra commercials. (Elvis must be spinning in his grave... unless they gave him a Cialis when he died.) And I don't give a hoot about "Little" Jimmy's Johnson, sheesh. Even Terry Bradshaw wouldn't do that commercial. I want to say grow up but there'd be an unintended pun there. At least now there's a good reason for weight gain. Going to get snacks during commercials. Bring back the cigarette commercials. They were creative and entertaining at least. Frank Bartles and Ed Jaymes, we need you now more than ever though the Betty White & Abe Vigoda Snickers commercial is not bad.

This year, I only got crop from Carrie and Pickering. Among the two, I like Carrie better. It has a very strong and exotic flavor to it--the flagrance lingers in your mouth and the flesh is smoother too. I don't have other varieties to compare the two with since ChocAnon, Cogshell, Coconut Cream and Nam Doc Mai won't produce fruit for me. After I planted Cogshell in the ground, it started to dwindle in its production till it stopped completely altogether and I don't even remember its taste any more. Anyway, just wanted to find out which is your most favorite tasting mango if you have many others to compare with.