Hamilton
PearHamilton
Origin and History
Originated in South Carolina, where it is said to be of good quality.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium; oblate.
Skin: Rough, yellowish, with some stains and numerous dots of russet.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish, coarse, wanting in juice.
Season
November.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source Citation: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921). Reference: Downing Fr. Trees Am. 777, 1869.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Hamilton.
- Downing Fr. Trees Am. 777. 1869.
Originated in South Carolina, where it is said to be of good quality. Fruit medium, oblate; skin rough, yellowish, some stains and numerous dots of russet; flesh yellowish, coarse, wanting in juice; Nov.