Zimmtfarbige Schmalzbirne
PearZimmtfarbige Schmalzbirne
Origin / History
The variety is listed in the source as originating in Middle Germany and was first published in 1826. Hedrick's entry cites Dochnahl, Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:58, 1856.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Fruit rather large.
Form: Fruit pyramidal, often obtuse, slightly ribbed.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Skin rough, entirely covered with light cinnamon russet.
Dots: Without dots.
Flesh and flavor: Flesh granular and pulpy, sweet. Rated third for dessert, very good for household use.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Ripens in October.
Uses
Rated third for dessert and very good for household use.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
The entry appears under the heading "Zimmtfarbige Schmalzbirne" in Hedrick's The Pears of New York (1921).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)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.