It appears to be quite different from the Summer Pearmain (of the English), and is probably a seedling raised from it.
Has tried and discarded Red Winter Pearmain, because of blight.
It is of a pearmain shape, green on the shaded side, red next the sun, and in use from December till March.
My name's Pearmain,' he said, and he showed me the signature on a cheque. '
An early bearer and very productive, very nearly equal to Benoni and Summer Pearmain, and handsomer.