Timpling
PearTimpling
Origin/History
Timpling originated in Germany and was brought to the United States by Ludwig Hencke of Collinsville. Benjamin Buckman of Farmingdale, Illinois, received the variety from Hencke in 1893 and included it in his experimental orchard. As of 1920 (27 years after receipt), the tree remained in good condition.
Tree
Rather free from blight. Moderately productive. Demonstrated good vigor and longevity in Buckman's experimental planting.
Fruit
Medium size. Good quality and color.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921), cited from Buckman Fruit Var. in Ex. Orch. 6 (1901).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 2 catalogs (1901–1913) from Illinois
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1901
- Benjamin Buckman (personal inventory) , Farmingdale , Illinois — 1913
View original book sources (1)
— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)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.