Calvin (Pear)

Origin and History

Originated by Calvin Throop in Washington, U.S.A. First recorded in the literature by Ragan (1908), and included in Hedrick's comprehensive Pear survey in 1921.

Fruit Characteristics

Size and Form Medium; ovate-pyriform (egg-shaped with pear form).

Skin Yellow, blushed and striped.

Flesh and Flavor Buttery, juicy, melting. Quality rated as good.

Season Medium season.

NOTE: The source record is extremely condensed—a typical 19th-century pomological abbreviation. Hedrick provides no information on tree growth habit, bark, leaves, cavity/calyx detail, core structure, storage behavior, or primary uses. For fuller identification, consult the original Ragan citation (B.P.I. Bulletin 126:71, 1908) if accessible, or search for period nursery catalogs that may have carried this variety from Washington.