Fruit ripe November to December; medium in size, 2$ in. long, 2% in. wide, uniform
in size and shape, obovate-obtuse-pyriform, generally symmetrical; stem 1 in. long, thick,
slightly curved; cavity small, obtuse, shallow, narrow, russeted, furrowed and irregular,
often lipped; calyx large, partly open; lobes separated at the base, long, broad, acute;
basin wide, obtuse, furrowed and sometimes corrugated; skin thick and granular, tough,
roughish; color lemon-yellow, marked with occasional patches of russet and with a faint
russet-red blush on the exposed cheek; dots numerous, small, russet, inconspicuous; flesh
yellowish-white, firm, granular, tender and melting when fully mature, juicy, rich, sweet;
quality very good. Core large, closed, with clasping core-lines; calyx-tube short, wide,
conical; seeds large, long, plump, acute.
LAWSON


1. Rural N. Y. 43:651, fig. 385. 1884. 2. Gard. Mon. 27:282. 1885. 3. Rural N. Y. 44:693.
1885. 4. Gard. & For. 5:414. 1892. 5. Van Lindley Cat. 22. 1892. 6. Am. Pom. Soc. Cat. 36. 1899.
7. Ont. Dept. Agr. Fr. Ont. 168. 1914. 8. Cal. Com. Hort. Pear Grow. Cal. '7:266, fig.67. 1918.
Comet. 9. Gard. Mon. 27:144. 1885.
Cometbirne. 10. Mathieu Nom. Pom. 198. 1889.
Of all early pears, the fruit of Lawson best satisfies the eye for bright
colors. It is as brightly colored as the brilliant Vermont Beauty or as
Mount Vernon. Another outstanding character is the small core, which,
though the pears ripen early and quickly, seldom softens unduly. The
pears are sometimes nearly or quite seedless. Unfortunately, the fruits
are often irregular in shape, and in quality are never more than mediocre.
