Davis
PearDavis Pear
Origin and History
A seedless native pear discovered about 1837 by Mr. Davis, six miles from Philadelphia on the Westchester Road.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Small
Form: Variable in form, sometimes globular, usually obtuse-pyriform
Skin: Yellowish, much russeted
Flesh and Flavor: Buttery, aromatic, melting, sweet, rather coarse, somewhat vinous; quality rated as good
Season
October
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
The variety is notable for being seedless.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); references Mag. Hort. 23:107 (1857) and Downing Fr. Trees Am. 731 (1869)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Davis.
- Mag. Hort. 23:107. 1857.
- Downing Fr. Trees Am. 731. 1869.
A seedless native pear found about 1837 by a Mr. Davis, six miles from Philadelphia, on the Westchester Road. Fruit small; variable in form, sometimes globular, usually obtuse-pyriform, yellowish, much russeted; flesh buttery, aromatic, melting, sweet, rather coarse, somewhat vinous; good; Oct.