Wilkinson Winter
PearWilkinson Winter
Origin and History
A pear variety raised near Peoria, Illinois, from seed planted by A. Wilkinson. First reported before the Illinois State Horticultural Society approximately 1876. The variety was documented in the Society's reports in 1876 and again in 1880.
Tree Characteristics
The tree is described as hardy, vigorous, and productive. It is noted for blight-resistance, a valuable trait in pear cultivation.
Fruit
Size and Color: Large fruit with golden coloring.
Flavor: Described as "very good."
Season and Storage
The fruit keeps until spring, indicating good storage ability and late-season maturity.
Note on source documentation: This description is derived from brief notices in the Illinois Horticultural Society reports (1876, 1880) as compiled by U.P. Hedrick in The Pears of New York (1921). The original source does not provide detailed measurements, descriptions of form, cavity, calyx, basin, skin texture, flesh character, or seed structure that would be typical in a comprehensive pomological description. The information above represents all details recorded in the available historical references.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Wilkinson Winter.
- Ill. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 113. 1876.
- Ibid. 83. 1880.
A variety raised near Peoria, Ill., from seed planted by A. Wilkinson, and first reported before the Illinois State Horticultural Society about 1876. Tree said to be hardy, vigorous, productive, blight-resistant. Fruit said to be large, golden; very good; season until spring.