Zimmtfarbige Schmalzbirne

Pear

Zimmtfarbige Schmalzbirne

Origin and History

Middle Germany. First published in 1826 (Dochnahl, Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:58, 1856).

Fruit

Size and Form: Rather large. Pyramidal in shape, often obtuse. Slightly ribbed.

Skin: Rough texture. Entirely covered with light cinnamon russet. Without dots.

Flesh and Flavor: Granular and pulpy. Sweet.

Season

October.

Uses

Third for dessert. Very good for household use.

Tree

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Zimmtfarbige Schmalzbirne.

Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:58. 1856.

Middle Germany; first published in 1826. Fruit rather large, pyramidal, often obtuse, slightly ribbed; skin rough, entirely covered with light cinnamon russet, without dots; flesh granular and pulpy, sweet; third for dessert, very good for household use; Oct.

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

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