From Chinese Turkestan, received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, agricultural explorer, March 24, 1911. From Karawag, Chinese Turkestan. No. 860, collected December 10, 1910. 'A pear called Nanshi'pt. Fruits large, of round-oblong shape; color bright yellow; flesh somewhat gritty, but of fresh-sweet taste and good flavor; a good keeper. To be tested like the other numbers.' - F.Meyer notes.