Believed to have originated in East Burwood, Victoria, Australia, by W. Mock. Introd. from Australia in 1959 by H. E. Franklin, Pozieros, Queensland, Australia. Parentage unknown; possibly bud mutation of Bartlett; received in the U.S. in 1959 as P.I. 255600 and P.I. 292507; discovered about 1940. Origin: Tree: size medium; upright; somewhat less vigorous than Bartlett; branches stocky; possibly heavier than Bartlett, but less linear growth, smooth reddish-brown, some scarf skin; branchlets short, glabrous, smooth, glossy. Fruit: 3 × 2 5/8 inches in diam.; ovate pyriform; skin yellow, 80% to 95% dark red blush, rough and bumpy; dots few, medium, obscure; flesh creamy white, melting, tender, moderately juicy, sweet, quality good.
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