Origin: in Phoenix, Ore., by Charles Lyle Kinney, Medford, Ore. Introd. in 1965. Plant patent 2527; 1 June 1965; assigned to Bear Creek Orchards, Medford, Ore. Bud mutation of Doyenné du Comice; discovered in 1960. Tree: identical to Comice, except for darker foliage. Fruit: similar in size, shape, conformation and character to that of Doyenné du Comice; color overall red with slight purplish tint when ripe, has a mottled greenish-yellow undercoat when it approaches ripeness; flesh white, fine, melting when ripe; eating quality excellent.