Chamness

Pear

Chamness Pear

Origin and History

Originated with Mr. Chamness of Timpson, Texas, possibly as a cross between Kieffer and Bartlett. Introduced in 1913.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Form and Size: Medium.

Skin: Smooth, yellow.

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

Flesh and Flavor: Melting, juicy, tender, sweet.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Ripens last of August.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Source reference: Clingman Catalog, 1921.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Chamness.

i. Clingman Cat. 8. 1921.

Originated with a Mr. Chamness of Timpson, Tex., possibly as a cross between Kieffer and Bartlett, and was introduced in 1913. Fruit medium, smooth, yellow; flesh melting, juicy, tender, sweet; ripens last of August.

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