A NEW HYBRID CHINESE-EUROPEAN PEAR. 
(See S. P. I. No. 43442.) 
The result of a cross made by Dr. Walter Van Fleet at his place in Little Silver, N. J., in 1907, between 
varieties of the oriental pear (Pyrus chinensis) and the European pear (Pyrus communis). The 
exact varietal parentage has been lost. It is an attractive variety, somewhat resembling the 
Bartlett in appearance, but with a deep red cheek on yellow ground. The flesh is fine grained, 
tender, and juicy, with but few granules. The flavor is sweet and pleasant, and it may be classed 
as of very good quality and possibly of value for canning purposes. (Photographed by R. L. 
Beagles, Plant -Introduction Field Station, Chico, Cal., September 14, 1915; P21160FS.) 
