Polk

Pear

Origin and History

Seedling raised by H. W. Edwards, New Haven, Connecticut, at one time Governor of that state. Came into bearing in 1844.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Larger than the Seckel, resembling Bergamot in form.

Flesh and Flavor: Juicy, melting, subacid, sweet and rich. Rated first quality.

Season

September to November.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes or Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Polk.

i. Mag. Hort. 11:252. 1845.

A seedling raised by H. W. Edwards, New Haven, Conn., at one time Governor of that state. It came into bearing in 1844. Fruit larger than the Seckel, like Bergamot in form; flesh juicy, melting, subacid, sweet and rich; first; Sept to Nov.

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