Democrat
PearDemocrat
Origin/History
A seedling originated in Pennsylvania and introduced as new in 1859.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium or below; globular-obovate.
Skin: Greenish-yellow with nettings and patches of russet, dotted with russet and brown spots.
Flesh and Flavor: Semi-melting, juicy, sweet, pleasant good.
Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
September.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Sources:
- U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)
- Cited references: Mag. Hort. 25:69 (1859); Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1869)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Democrat.
- Mag. Hort. 25:69. 1859. 2. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 734. 1869.
A seedling originated in Pennsylvania and introduced as new in 1859. Fruit medium or below, globular-obovate, greenish-yellow with nettings and patches of russet and dotted with russet and brown spots; flesh semi-melting, juicy, sweet, pleasant good; Sept.