Chamness

Pear

Chamness

Origin / History

Originated with a Mr. Chamness of Timpson, Tex., possibly as a cross between Kieffer and Bartlett. Introduced in 1913. Listed in Clingman's catalog, 1921.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium.

Form: Not described in source.

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx: Not described in source.

Basin: Not described in source.

Skin: Smooth, yellow.

Dots: 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 / Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

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)