Apothekerbirne

Pear

Apothekerbirne

Origin/History Found in the Rhine country, especially at Nuremberg.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, ovate.
Surface Characteristics: Smooth and shining; skin green, changing to yellow, often with some light russet; numerous russet dots throughout.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish-white in color; breaking, very tender; sweet with a distinct aroma of cinnamon and sweet flavor.
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season October.

Uses Very good for household purposes.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Other Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Apothekerbirne. 1. Oberdieck Obst-Sort. 238. 1881. To be found in the Rhine country and especially at Nuremberg. Fruit medium, ovate, smooth and shining, green changing to yellow, often with some light russet, and numerous russet dots; flesh yellowish-white, breaking, very tender, sweet, with an aroma of cinnamon and sweet flavor; very good for household purposes; Oct.

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