Origin: in Summerland, B.C., Canada, by Canada Dept. of Agr. Introd. in 1969. Bartlett × Marguerite Marillat. Cross made in 1947, selected in 1956, tested as 9R-1-13. Tree: large; irregular shape, spreading; vigorous; hardier than Bartlett; very productive; recommended for home gardens or commercial plantings, requiring the best care in growing and handling of fruit. Fruit: large; long, pyriform; skin smooth, thin, very tender, easily develops russeting from bruises or frost; green when picked, yellowish green when ripe; flesh very fine and smooth, very sweet, juicy, excellent quality; ripens with Anjou, or third week of September, keeps in good condition at 31F until February.
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