Blue Ballet

C. maxima. Hubbard type. Small, gray-blue-green, pear-shaped fruit. A much more practical-sized hubbard. Very uniform fruit. Slight ribbing. Smooth rind. Fruit measure 6-9" long; 7-8" wide; and weigh 4-7lbs. Dark yellow/orange flesh. Good flavor. Very smooth, buttery flesh. Dry matter content: 19.44%. Brix reading: 14.4. Vining plants. Intermediate to low productivity. Susceptible to powdery mildew. Donated to SSE by David Cavagnaro (IA CA D); this variety has commercial origins. SSE Accession # 120249