Darlington
PearDarlington
Origin/History
An American variety of unknown origin. Described by U.P. Hedrick in The Pears of New York (1921), citing earlier publication in Downing, Fruit Trees of America (1869).
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Large
Form: Oblate-obtuse-pyriform (flattened at base with pear-like outline)
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx/Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Pale yellow; some crimson on the side exposed to the sun; nettings and patches of russet; russet dots throughout
Flesh: Whitish, coarse, sweet
Flavor/Quality: Sweet; moderate quality. Notable defect: rots at core.
Core/Seeds: Prone to core rot.
Season
September
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Darlington. 1. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 731. 1869. An American variety; origin unknown. Fruit large, oblate-obtuse-pyriform, pale yellow, some crimson at times on the side of the sun, nettings and patches of russet and russet dots; flesh whitish, coarse, sweet; moderate quality; rots at core; Sept.