Edward Morren
PearEdward Morren
Origin / History
A foreign variety. Origin unknown; not traced by Downing.
Tree
Vigorous and productive. Young wood rich brownish olive.
Fruit
Size and Form: Small, roundish.
Color and Surface: Greenish with brownish cheek. Sprinkled with green and brown dots.
Stem: Long. Cavity small, often with a lip at the base of the stem.
Calyx and Basin: Calyx open. Basin shallow.
Flesh and Flavor: White, juicy, half melting. Sweet and pleasant. Quality: good to very good.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November.
Uses
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Edward Morren.
A foreign variety, the origin of which we have not traced. Tree vigorous and productive. Young wood rich brownish olive.
Fruit small, roundish, greenish, with brownish cheek, sprinkled with green and brown dots. Stalk long. Cavity small, often a lip at base of stem. Calyx open. Basin shallow. Flesh white, juicy, half melting, sweet, pleasant. Good to very good. November.