Theodore

Pear

Theodore

Origin/History: According to Dochnahl, this pear may have originated in Belgium about 1833.

Tree: Not described in source.

Fruit:

Size and Form: Medium large; 2 inches wide and 2½ inches long.

Skin: Smooth, bright yellow with the sunny side washed with red; dots numerous.

Flavor: Sweet, vinous.

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

Season: Last of August.

Uses: Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Theodore,

i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:16. 1856.

According to Dochnahl this pear may have originated in Belgium about 1833. Fruit medium large, 2 inches wide and 2½ inches long, smooth, bright yellow, sunny side washed with red; dots numerous; sweet, vinous; last of Aug.

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

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