Timpling

Pear

Timpling (Pear)

Origin/History

The Timpling originated in Germany and was brought to the United States by Ludwig Hencke of Collinsville. Benjamin Buckman of Farmingdale, Illinois, received the variety in 1893 from Hencke and established it in his experimental orchard. According to Buckman's observations around 1920, the tree remained in good condition at 27 years of age.

Tree

Rather free from blight. Moderately productive.

Fruit

Medium in size. Good quality and color.

Season

Not described in source.

Uses

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Timpling.

i. Buckman Fruit Var. in Ex. Orch. 6. 1901.

Included in the list of varieties in the experimental orchard of Benjamin Buckman, Farmingdale, Ill. Mr. Buckman reports that it was from Ludwig Hencke, Collinsville, and that he received it in 1893. Mr. Hencke brought the Timpling with him from Germany. According to Mr. Buckman the tree is rather free from blight, moderately productive, and still in good shape at the age of 27 years. Fruit medium; good quality and color.

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

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