Abdon Birne

Pear

Abdon Birne

Origin & History

Described by Dochnahl in Führung durch die Obstkunde (vol. 2, p. 245, 1856). A German pear variety; no further origin details are recorded by Hedrick.

Fruit

Size: Small.

Form: Short, obtuse, ventriculous (swollen or belly-shaped).

Skin: Smooth and tender; lemon-yellow with a soft, rosy blush.

Flesh & Flavor: Granular, semi-melting, sweet, with an aroma of cinnamon.

Season & Uses

July and August. Rated first quality for dessert use.

Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921), citing Dochnahl (1856).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Abdon Birne. 1. Dochnahl Führ. Obstkunde 2:245. 1856.

Fruit small, short, obtuse, ventriculous; skin smooth and tender, lemon-yellow with a soft, rosy blush; flesh granular, semi-melting, sweet, with an aroma of cinnamon; first for dessert; July and Aug.

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