Dixie
Pear
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Dixie
Origin/History Originated in southern Georgia as a chance seedling, possibly a cross between Le Conte and the Sand Pear. Introduced in 1914 by Griffing Brothers of Florida.
Tree Not described in source.
Fruit Size: Medium to above medium.
Form: Roundish, slightly oblong.
Skin: Light green.
Flavor: Sweet, sprightly.
Cavity, calyx, basin, stem, flesh texture, core, and seeds: Not described in source.
Season Matures in August.
Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Other Listed in Griffing Bros. Catalogue 19, fig. 1915.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Dixie.
- Griffing Bros. Cat. 19, fig. 1915.
Originated in southern Georgia as a chance seedling, possibly a cross between Le Conte and the Sand Pear; and was introduced in 1914 by Griffing Brothers of Florida. Fruit medium to above, roundish, slightly oblong, light green, sweet, sprightly; Aug.