Moire
PearMoire
Origin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Shoots purple. Leaves wavy.
Fruit
Size and Form: Rather large; pyriform, approaching obovate.
Skin: Greenish-yellow.
Stem: Stout, curved.
Cavity: Uneven.
Basin: Shallow.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish, slightly granular, buttery, melting, rich. Flavor variable; often very good.
Season
October.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source: John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)
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— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)Moire. Rather large, pyriform, approaching obovate; greenish-yellow; stalk stout, curved, cavity uneven, basin shallow; flesh yellowish, slightly granular, buttery, melting, rich, variable, often very good. October. Shoots purple, leaves wavy.