Boyken June

Pear

Boyken June

Origin and History

Believed to have originated on the lower James River, Virginia. The variety was on trial and well regarded by 1873, when it was reported to the American Pomological Society.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium. Beautifully colored.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Skin: Not described in source.

Flesh and Flavor: Good quality, though rather deficient in flavor.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season and Storage

Matures early July. Good keeping qualities. Suitable for shipping.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921), p. [not specified]. Original report: American Pomological Society Reports, vol. 108, 1873.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Boyken June. i. Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt. 108. 1873. Believed to have originated on the lower James River, Va. On trial and well regarded in 1873. Fruit medium, beautifully colored; good, may be shipped in early July, keeping qualities good, but rather deficient in flavor.

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