Bill Campbell

Pear

Bill Campbell

Origin/History

Originated in Alabama from seed of Duchesse d'Angouleme. The variety was developed by Bill Campbell, a colored man. The originator claimed his selection to resemble its parent very much but to be larger and better in quality.

Fruit

Said to resemble Duchesse d'Angouleme but larger and of better quality. No specific measurements, color, form, texture, or other identifying characteristics provided in source.

Tree

Not described in source.

Season

Not described in source.

Uses

Not described in source.

Other

Reference: Van Lindley Catalog, 1892.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Bill Campbell,

i. Van Lindley Cat. 22. 1892.

Said to have been originated in Alabama by a colored man of the same name from seed of Duchesse d'Angouleme. Claimed to resemble its parent very much but to be larger and better in quality.

— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)