Moore

Pear

Moore

Origin and History

Not described in source.

Tree

The Moore tree is vigorous and productive.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large, obovate or nearly round.

Stem: Short, not sunk.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx and Basin: Basin small and wrinkled.

Skin: Smooth, green, becoming rich yellow with a slight blush, thinly and minutely dotted.

Flesh and Flavor: Juicy, melting, rich, vinous.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Ripens in September and keeps well.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Moore is also known historically as Moore's Pound and Hosenshenck.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

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Moore. (Moore's Pound. Hosenshenck.) Large, obovate or nearly round; skin smooth, green, becoming rich yellow, with a slight blush, thinly and minutely dotted; stalk short, not sunk; basin small, wrinkled; flesh juicy, melting, rich, vinous. Ripens in September, and keeps well. Tree vigorous, productive.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

Hosenshenck Moore's Pound Moore's Seedling Polhemus Red Sweet Pippin