Hampton's Bergamot
PearHampton's Bergamot
Origin/History
Originated with W. C. Hampton, Mt. Victory, Ohio.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Small.
Form: Roundish oblate.
Skin: Yellow, netted and sprinkled with russet and green dots.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, coarse, juicy, half melting. Vinous. Quality: Good.
Season
September.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
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)Hampton's Bergamot.
Originated with W. C. Hampton, Mt. Victory, Ohio.
Fruit small, roundish oblate, yellow, netted and sprinkled with russet and green dots. Flesh whitish, coarse, juicy, half melting, vinous. Good. September.