_Synonym_: Campbellite.
Origin unknown; by some thought to be an old Eastern variety; highly
esteemed at the West. Tree spreading, hardy, and thrifty, a regular and
good bearer. Young shoots very short jointed, dull reddish brown,
slightly grayish or downy at the ends. Fruit medium or above, roundish
oblong conic, somewhat oblique. Stalk short, in a deep cavity. Calyx
nearly closed. Segments long. Basin uneven. Skin pale yellow, with a
slight blush or warm cheek, thickly sprinkled with minute brown dots.
Flesh yellowish, tender, crisp, juicy, very pleasant subacid. Very good.
January to April.