Origin: in Potsdam, N.Y., on farm of Samuel Miller, but previously owned by the Manning family. Introd. in 1974 by St. Lawrence Nurseries, Heuvelton, N.Y. Parentage unknown, believed to have originated from seed sent by Robert Manning of Massachusetts. Tree: medium-large; vigorous; hardy, withstanding-40F; annual bearer; shows tolerance to fire blight and scab. Fruit: 3 1/2 inches long × 3 inches wide; pyriform; skin smooth, green to yellow, no russeting or blush; flesh white, smooth, sweet, juicy, flavor good; ripens 1-7 Sept. in New York.
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