Originated on the grounds of Dr. J. Stayman, Leavenworth, Kan. Tree
hardy, vigorous, spreading, irregular, tough, wiry, droops like a
weeping willow with ropes of fruit, never breaking a limb. An early
bearer and very productive, very nearly equal to Benoni and Summer
Pearmain, and handsomer. Fruit medium, round, regular, approaching
conic; skin smooth, greenish yellow, splashed and striped with red and
purple, covered with a white bloom; dots small, gray, scattered. Stem
medium, rather slender. Cavity narrow, deep, irregular, russeted. Eye
very small, closed. Basin narrow, shallow, furrowed. Core small,
slightly open. Flesh greenish white, very juicy, brittle, sprightly,
high flavored, mild acid. Very good. Use: Kitchen, table, and market.
August and September. (_Western Pomologist._)