Naumkeag

Pear

Naumkeag

Origin/History

Originated at Salem, Massachusetts, by George Johonnot. Derives its name from the old Indian name of Salem. First recorded in Kenrick's American Orchardist (1841).

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium.

Form: Roundish (Downing; Thomas), described as globular by Hedrick.

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx: Not described in source.

Basin: Not described in source.

Skin: Yellow russet.

Flesh/Flavor: Juicy, melting, but rather astringent in flavor. Quality rated 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 3 period pomological works

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Naumkeag.

A native of Salem, Mass.

Fruit medium, roundish. Skin yellow russet. Flesh juicy, melting, but rather astringent in flavor. Good. October.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Naumkeag. i. Kenrick Am. Orch. 149. 1841. Originated at Salem, Mass., by George Johonnot; derives its name from the old Indian name of Salem. Fruit medium, globular, yellow-russet; flesh juicy, melting but rather astringent in flavor; good; Oct.

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

Naumkeag. Medium, roundish, yellow russet; melting, astringent. October. Mass.

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