Henry (Illinois)

Pear

Henry (Illinois)

Origin/History

Originated from French pear seed planted in 1871 by Henry C. Henry, Effingham County, Illinois.

Tree

Said to be hardy.

Fruit

Large, resembling Bartlett in shape and flavor. Said to be of good quality and long-keeping.

Season

Not described in source.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

View original book sources (1)

Henry (Illinois). 1. Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 302. 1895. 2. Phoenix Nurs. Cat. 13. 1906.

Originated from French pear seed planted in 1871 by Henry C. Henry, Effingham County, Ill. Said to be a hardy and long-keeping pear of good quality. Fruit large, resembling Bartlett in shape and flavor.

— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)