Dean

Pear

Dean

Origin / History

A pear discovered at Oak Ridge, Guilford County, North Carolina, where it has been bearing regularly for more than 40 years.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Very large, as large as the Duchesse d'Angouleme. In appearance, resembles both the Bartlett and the Duchesse d'Angouleme. Of better quality than the Duchesse.

Season

Ripens between the Bartlett and the Duchesse d'Angouleme.

Uses

Described as a very valuable pear.

Quality

Good quality.

Subtypes / Variants

Not described in source.

Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); cited from J. Van Lindley Cat. 34 (1899).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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The Dean.

J. Van Lindley Cat. 34. 1899.

"A very large pear that has been bearing regularly near Oak Ridge, Guilford County, N. C., for more than 40 years. In appearance it resembles both Bartlett and Duchesse [d'Angouleme], and is as large as Duchesse and better in quality. Ripens between Bartlett and Duchesse, making a very valuable pear and of good quality."

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

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