It is mostly grown in Oregon and coastal California where its skin finish is smoother with a slight red blush and where trees are higher yielding. Ripens 3 to 4 weeks after Bartlett. Trees need a pollinizer like Bartlett, Bosc, or D'Anjou. Requires approximately 600 hours of chilling. Mild, fine-textured, melting white flesh with a delicate aroma.
Large tree is vigorous, hardy, very productive and an early bearer.
Good pollinizer for Bartlett. Ripens 3-5 weeks after Bartlett. Requires 800 hours chilling. Medium to large yellow fruit with bright red cheek. Excellent variety to ship before Bartlett, a good choice for wholesale market.