Manchester
PearManchester
Origin/History
A native variety, originated in Providence, R.I. Also known as Manchester Late and Manchester October (Downing). Cited by Hedrick (1921) from Downing's Fruits and Fruit Trees of America, p. 810, 1869.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium. Obovate-pyriform.
Stem: Rather long (Downing).
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Open (Downing).
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Yellow, with a blush of crimson in the sun (Downing; not mentioned by Hedrick), traces of russet, and many/numerous dots of russet.
Flesh/Flavor: White, moderately juicy, semi-melting (Downing: "half melting"). Sweet and pleasant (Downing: "sweet, pleasant"; Hedrick: "sweet, agreeable"). Quality: Good.
Core/Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 2 period pomological works
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Manchester.
Manchester Late. Manchester October.
A native variety, originated in Providence, R. I.
Fruit medium, obovate pyriform, yellow, with a blush of crimson in the sun, traces and many dots of russet. Stalk rather long. Calyx open. Flesh white, moderately juicy, half melting, sweet, pleasant. Good. October.
— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Manchester,
- Downing Fr. Trees Am. 810. 1869.
Originated in Providence, R. I. Fruit medium, obovate-pyriform, yellow, with traces and numerous dots of russet; flesh white, moderately juicy, semi-melting, sweet, agreeable; good; Oct.