Luola

Pear

Origin and History

Cross between Seckel and Dana Hovey, originated by W. C. Eckard, Watervliet, Michigan, about 1907.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Very small, globular fruit. Skin greenish-yellow with faint blush. Flesh very rich; flavor excellent.

Season

October.

Uses

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Luola.

i. Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt. 135. 1920.

Said to be a cross between Seckel and Dana Hovey originated by W. C. Eckard, Watervliet, Mich., about 1907. Fruit very small, globular, greenish-yellow, with faint blush, very rich; excellent; Oct.

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