Pinneo, or Boston
PearPinneo, or Boston
Origin / History
Not described in source.
Tree
Shoots rather erect, light reddish-brown.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Obovate, slightly oblong.
Stem: Long, straight, slightly sunk.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Moderate, wrinkled.
Skin: Smooth; yellow when ripe, russeted around the stalk.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Juicy, melting, pleasant, sweet, somewhat aromatic. Flesh dry, unless picked early.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Late August.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)Pinneo, or Boston. Size medium, obovate, slightly oblong, smooth; yellow when ripe, russeted around the stalk, which is long, straight, slightly sunk; basin moderate, wrinkled; flesh juicy, melting, pleasant, sweet, somewhat aromatic. Flesh dry, unless picked early. Late August. Shoots rather erect, light reddish-brown.