Baking

Origin and History

Originated in Massachusetts. An old baking variety, documented in historical references as early as 1908.

Season

Late season.

Uses

Baking (primary use, as indicated by variety name).

Note: This historical reference from Hedrick's 1921 Pears of New York provides minimal descriptive detail. The source text does not include physical descriptions of the fruit (size, form, color, flesh texture, flavor), tree characteristics, or storage behavior—details essential for identification. This entry preserves the available information; additional identification characteristics may be documented in other pomological sources or period nursery catalogs.