Record #:

15593

Author(s):

Hughes, Leah

Abstract:

Hughes explains why the persimmon, which grows wild, is loaded with natural sugar, is delightful to the taste, and can't be eaten till it falls to the ground, is our most peculiar fruit.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 79 Issue 6, Nov 2011, p82-101, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Persimmon; Fruit--North Carolina

Record #:

9238

Author(s):

Styron, Nell Joslin

Abstract:

Persimmon is used in pudding, bread, brandy, and beer. Persimmon brandy was made popular by Governor Zeb Vance in 1864 when he said the brandy improved his speech delivery. \r\n

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 5, Oct 1979, p23, 46, il

Subject(s):

Persimmon

Record #:

13406

Author(s):

Ivey, Pete

Abstract:

Ivey explains the appeal of a unique and often-overlooked fruit of North Carolina, the persimmon.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 21 Issue 22, Oct 1953, p3-4, f

Subject(s):

Persimmon