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Soutmann

Pear

Soutmann

Origin/History

Holland, 1821.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form Medium, globular-oblong.

Skin Light green, turning to yellowish green. Without any blush. Small brown dots present.

Flesh and Flavor White, buttery, melting, juicy, with a sweet aromatic flavor of cinnamon.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds Not described in source.

Season

December.

Uses

Very good dessert fruit.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Soutmann. i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:130. 1856. Holland, 1821. Fruit medium, globular-oblong, light green turning to yellowish green, without any blush, small brown dots; flesh white, buttery, melting, juicy, and with a sweet aromatic flavor of cinnamon; very good dessert fruit; Dec.

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