The first pear cultivar bred in the Republic of South Africa. Released in 1990 by P.R. Jolly, J.D. Stadler, P.F. Louw, W.J.C. Smith, T.R. Visagie, and P.C. Fourie, Stellenbosch. Bon Rouge (a red-skinned Bartlett) × Forelle; cross made in 1974 by N. Hurter, P. Louw, and C. Smith at Simondium, Cape Province. Red-leaved seedlings were selected from the progeny and planted in Bien Donne in 1977. Tested as selection OR8-25-38. Propagation restricted by South African plant breeder's rights. Origin: Tree: vigorous; semi-spreading. Fruit: small to medium; skin yellow with bright orange-red blush, very attractive; shape similar to Bartlett; early ripening.
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