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Soutmann

Pear

Soutmann

Origin / History

Cited as Dochnahl, Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:130, 1856. The origin is given as Holland, 1821.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Fruit medium.

Form: Globular-oblong.

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx: Not described in source.

Basin: Not described in source.

Skin: Light green turning to yellowish green, without any blush.

Dots: Small brown dots.

Flesh and flavor: White, buttery, melting, and juicy, with a sweet aromatic flavor of cinnamon. Very good dessert fruit.

Core and seeds: Not described in source.

Season

December.

Uses

Dessert. Rated very good as a 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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