Saint Andrew

Pear

Saint Andrew

Origin/History: Saint Andrew is documented in the Langley Pomona (1729), where it was described as one of the best pears in England.

Tree: Not described in source.

Fruit: Large; oblong, very obtuse; greatest diameter located two-thirds down toward the base, with the fruit diminished only slightly toward the stem.

Season: September

Uses: Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants: Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 2 period pomological works

Hovey, The Fruits of America (1852)
Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Saint Andrew.

i. Langley Pomona 131. 1729.

Described in 1729 as one of the best pears in England. Fruit large, oblong, very obtuse, greatest diameter two-thirds down toward the base, diminished only slightly toward the stem; Sept.

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

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