Katy
PearKaty
Origin / History
Katy is said to have originated at New Ulm, Texas, and to be a seedling of Le Conte. U.P. Hedrick recorded it in The Pears of New York (1921), citing the Pearfield Nursery catalogue, No. 5, of 1910.
Tree
The tree is a rapid, upright grower and an early and abundant bearer.
Fruit
Size: Resembles Howell in size.
Form: Resembles Howell in shape.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Color resembles Howell.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Very juicy, buttery and refreshing, with a pleasant vinous flavor.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Katy.
- Pearfield Nursery Cat. 5. 1910.
Said to have originated at New Ulm, Tex., and to be a seedling of Le Conte. It is reported that the tree is a rapid, upright grower, and an early and abundant bearer; and that the fruit resembles Howell in size, shape, and color, and is very juicy, buttery and refreshing, with a pleasant vinous flavor.