An old and probably obsolete variety. Synonyms: Franchepanne, Franchipane, Jasmin. -- W.H. Ragan, Nomenclature of the Pear, 1908.This pear is of moderate size, long shape, spotted with small points; the eye is large, not sunk, the blossom end round, it diminishes towards the stalk, which is short and thick; the end is truncated obliquely -the skin is smooth, oily to the touch, of a fine clear yellow, with a lively red towards the sun; the flesh is half melting, the juice mild and sugary, of a peculiar taste, like perfume: it ripens in the latter part of October. -- W. Coxe, A view of the cultivation of fruit trees, 1817.