Ott's Seedling
PearOtt's Seedling
Origin/History
Originated by Dr. W. D. Brinckle, from seed of the Ott.
Tree
Moderately vigorous. Young wood reddish yellow brown.
Fruit
Size: Small.
Form: Globular obtuse pyriform.
Skin: Greenish, shaded with dull crimson in the sun, thickly sprinkled with green and light dots.
Stem: Stout, inclined in a slight depression by the lip.
Calyx: Small, closed. Segments short.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, juicy, sweet, rich. Quality good to very good.
Cavity and Basin: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Last of August.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Ott's Seedling.
Originated by Dr. W. D. Brinckle, from seed of the Ott. Tree moderately vigorous. Young wood reddish yellow brown.
Fruit small, globular obtuse pyriform, greenish, shaded with dull crimson in the sun, and thickly sprinkled with green and light dots. Stalk stout, inclined in a slight depression by the lip. Calyx small, closed. Segments short. Flesh whitish, juicy, sweet, rich. Good to very good. Last of August.