Worden Meadow
PearWorden Meadow
Origin and History
Originated by Schuyler Worden (who was also known for originating the Worden grape) in Oswego, N.Y. In 1845, Worden stated that he had raised this pear from grafts given to him by an old countryman.
Tree
Vigorous and productive.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium to large. Shape variable and surface uneven.
Skin: Yellow at maturity.
Flesh and Flavor: Fine-grained, melting, juicy, sweet, with a musky flavor.
Season
Ripens about the middle of September.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); original account in Cultivator, N.S. 2:340 (1845).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Worden Meadow. 1. Cultivator N. S. 2:340. 1845.
Schuyler Worden, who originated the Worden grape, stated in 1845 that he had raised this pear in Oswego, N. Y., from grafts given him by an old countryman. Tree vigorous, productive. Fruit medium to large, shape variable and surface uneven; skin yellow at maturity; flesh fine-grained, melting, juicy, sweet, with a musky flavor; ripens about the middle of Sept.