Katy
PearKaty Pear
Origin and History
Said to have originated at New Ulm, Texas, as a seedling of Le Conte. First recorded in Pearfield Nursery Catalogue, 1910.
Tree
The tree is a rapid, upright grower and an early and abundant bearer.
Fruit
Size and Form: Resembles Howell in size and shape.
Skin: Resembles Howell in color.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity and Calyx/Basin: 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.
Storage and Keeping Quality
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)
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.