_Synonyms_: Sharpe's Early, Lancaster Queen, and Polecat.
This variety forms a large tree with somewhat pendent boughs, and is a
profitable sort for orchards and marketing over a large territory. The
fruit is large and broad at the crown, tapering toward the eye. The
stalk is rather long, and is planted in a pretty deep cavity, sometimes
partially closed. Calyx but little sunk, in a narrow plaited basin. Skin
fine deep yellow in its ground, though well striped and clouded with
red. Flesh aromatic, yellow, rich, and of good flavor. August and
September.