William

Pear

William Pear

Origin/History

A seedling pear raised by Governor H. W. Edwards of New Haven, Connecticut, prior to 1845. Said to be a "species of Virgoulouse."

Tree

Very productive.

Fruit

Size: Medium.

Form: Obtuse-pyriform, terminating rather abruptly at the stalk.

Skin: Yellow, becoming profusely dotted with red and russet points or dots on the sunny side.

Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish-white, sweet, buttery. Not juicy or melting enough for dessert purposes.

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity and Calyx: Not described in source.

Basin: Not described in source.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

September.

Uses

Good for baking.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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William,

Cultivator 175, fig. 8. 1845. 2. Mag. Hort. 11:252. 1845. William Edwards. 3. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 420. 1845.

This seedling pear is said to be a "species of Virgoulouse," and was raised by Governor H. W. Edwards of New Haven, Conn., previous to 1845. Tree very productive. Fruit medium, obtuse-pyriform, terminating rather abruptly at the stalk, yellow, becoming profusely dotted with red and russet points or dots on the sunny side; flesh yellowish-white, sweet, buttery, not juicy or melting enough for dessert purposes but good for baking; Sept.

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

William Edwards William Edwards Bartlett, Or Williams' Bon Chretien Pear Louise Bonne of Jersey