Amalis
PearAmalis
Also known as: Beurré d'Amanlis
Origin and History
Not described in source.
Tree
A strong grower and great bearer. Growth habit spreading and irregular. Leaves sharp serrate.
Fruit
Size: Large
Form: Obovate, often irregular; sometimes slightly pyriform with a short and narrow neck
Skin: Dull yellowish-green with some russet and a dull reddish cheek
Stem: An inch and a quarter long, very slightly sunk
Basin: Shallow
Flesh and Flavor: Buttery, melting, and juicy, and rather rich. Flavor moderate, often astringent and poor.
Cavity: Not described in source
Calyx: Not described in source
Core and Seeds: Not described in source
Season
Early and mid-autumn
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Source: John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)
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Described in 1 period pomological work
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— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)Amalis. (Beurré d'Amanlis.) Large, obovate, often irregular, sometimes slightly pyriform, with a short and narrow neck; dull yellowish-green, with some russet, and a dull reddish cheek; stalk an inch and a quarter long, very slightly sunk; basin shallow; flesh buttery, melting, and juicy, and rather rich, with a moderate, often astringent and poor flavor. Early and mid-autumn. A strong grower, great bearer, tree spreading, irregular; leaves sharp serrate.