A fall pear suitable for fresh consumption, canning, and drying. Discovered on Orcas Island, Wash., by Joseph C. Long in 1966. Roadside seedling of unknown parentage. Origin: Tree: upright, becoming spreading; blooms 5 days after Bartlett; partially selffruitful; pollen cross-compatible with Bartlett. Fruit: medium to large, 65 to 80 mm in diam., elongated, with broad base, slightly lumpy; short stem; skin yellow with green dots and red-orange blush. Flesh creamy white, juicy, mild flavor, small core. Ripens 2 days after Bartlett in western Washington; stores 11 weeks at lC.
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