Honey Dew

Pear

Origin/History

Originated by Mr. Raabe of Illinois and introduced by Stark Bros in 1921.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large, roundish.

Skin: Golden-yellow, almost covered with rich russet.

Flesh and Flavor: Tender, crisp, very juicy, sweet.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Early fall.

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)

Nursery Catalog Sources

Found in 1 catalog (1932) from Missouri

Stark Bro's Nurseries , Louisiana , Missouri — 1932

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Honey Dew.

Stark Bros. Cat. 55. 1921.

Originated by Mr. Raabe of Illinois and introduced by Stark Bros, in 1921. Fruit large, roundish, golden-yellow, almost covered with rich russet; flesh tender, crisp, very juicy, sweet; early fall.

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