Fruit, Pear 'Highland' (Semi Dwarf)

A very high quality dessert pear which is normally picked four weeks after Bartlett. It develops better quality if stored about a month before ripening, and will keep in refrigerated storage until January. The fruit is large, fairly smooth, pyriform in shape, and yellow covered with light russet. The flesh is melting, juicy, nearly smooth in texture. The flavor is sweet and rich. The tree is moderately vigorous and productive. Season; early October.