Moskovka

Pear

Moskovka

Origin/History Russian variety.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit Size: Small. Form: Pyriform. Flesh: Juicy. Stem, cavity, calyx, basin, skin, seeds, and other fruit characteristics not described in source.

Season Early.

Uses Largely grown for cooking.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Source:
U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921). Hedrick cites Ragan Nom. Pear, B.P.I. Bul. 126:184 (1908).

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Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Moskovka.

i. Ragan Nom. Pear, B. P. I. Bul. 126:184. 1908.

A Russian variety said to be largely grown for cooking. Fruit small, pyriform, juicy; early season.

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