Hagerman

Pear

Hagerman

Origin/History

American variety, originating from Flushing, Long Island. (Elliott 1865; Thomas 1903 gives origin simply as Long Island.)

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Small (Elliott); medium or small (Thomas).

Form: Roundish (Elliott); roundish ovate (Thomas).

Stem: Short, stout.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx: Open; segments reflexed. (Elliott; Thomas does not describe.)

Basin: Shallow.

Skin: Yellow, overspread with thin golden russet, with a red cheek in sun (Elliott). Yellow with a brownish-red cheek (Thomas).

Flesh/Flavor: Juicy, sprightly, pleasant; quality "very good" (Elliott). Juicy, melting; quality very good (Thomas).

Core/Seeds: Core small; seeds broad ovate. (Elliott; Thomas does not describe.)

Season

September.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Elliott's entry lists "Hampton" immediately following the variety name, suggesting an alternate name in use at the time.

Book Sources

Described in 2 period pomological works

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Hagerman. Hampton.

American. From Flushing, L. I. Fruit, small, roundish yellow, overspread with thin golden russet, red cheek in sun ; stem, short, stout ; calyx, open, segments, reflexed ; basin, shallow ; core, small : seeds, broad ovate ; flesh, juicy, sprightly, pleasant ; "very good." September.

— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)

Hagerman. Medium, or small, roundish ovate; yellow, with a brownish-red cheek; stalk short, stout; basin shallow; flesh juicy, melting, quality very good. September. Origin, Long Island.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

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