Schonerts Omsewitzer Schmalzbirne
PearSchonerts Omsewitzer Schmalzbirne
Origin and History
According to Diel, this pear was raised at the village of Omsewitz, near Dresden, by a farmer named Schonert. First documented in Liegel (1825) and described by Mas (1866–73).
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form
Hardly medium in size; long-conic-pyriform in shape, with the greatest diameter positioned below the center.
Skin
Rather thick and firm; pale green, changing to very pale yellow at maturity; without any blush; sprinkled with small gray-green dots.
Flesh and Flavor
White, fine-grained, rather firm yet melting. Full of saccharine juice; acidulous, refreshing, and delicately perfumed.
Core and Seeds
Not described in source.
Season
September.
Uses
First for household use.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Schonerts Omsewitzer Schmalzbirne.
- Liegel Syst. Anleit. 108. 1825. Fondante de Schonert.
- Mas Le Verger 2:223, fig. 110. 1866-73.
According to Diel this pear was raised at the village of Omsewitz, near Dresden, by a farmer named Schonert. Fruit hardly medium, long-conic-pyriform, its greatest diameter being below its center; skin rather thick and firm, pale green changing to very pale yellow, without any blush, sprinkled with small gray-green dots; flesh white, fine, rather firm yet melting, full of saccharine juice, acidulous, refreshing, and delicately perfumed; first for household; Sept.