Cornelis

Pear

Origin/History

Not described in source.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Large

Form and Skin: Obovate pyriform; greenish-yellow

Flesh and Flavor: Melting, buttery, sweet, and perfumed

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

Season

August, September

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Source: John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

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Cornelis, or Desirée Cornelis. Large, obovate pyriform, greenish-yellow; melting, buttery, sweet, perfumed. August, September.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

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