Autumn Bergamot
Pear
Autumn Bergamot
Origin/History
Thomas (1903) lists both "English Bergamot" and "York Bergamot" as names redirecting to Autumn Bergamot, indicating the variety was known under those alternate designations in American pomological literature. Budd & Hansen (1914) note a Russian origin.
Tree
Hardy in central Iowa, according to Budd & Hansen (1914).
Fruit
Size and Form
Quite large, globular, obtuse pyriform (Budd & Hansen).
Stem
Medium length, set in a quite deep cavity (Budd & Hansen).
Cavity
Quite deep (Budd & Hansen).
Calyx
Not described in source.
Basin
Broad and quite deep (Budd & Hansen).
Skin
Yellow with a blushed cheek. Dots numerous, small, and russeted (Budd & Hansen).
Flesh and Flavor
Buttery, melting; quality rated very good (Budd & Hansen).
Core and Seeds
Not described in source.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 2 period pomological works
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— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)English Bergamot. See Autumn Bergamot.
York Bergamot. See Autumn Bergamot.
— J.L. Budd & N.E. Hansen, American Horticultural Manual, Part II: Systematic Pomology (1914)Autumn Bergamot. — Quite large, globular, obtuse pyriform; color yellow with blushed cheek; dots numerous, small, russeted; stem medium in quite deep cavity; basin broad and quite deep. Flesh buttery, melting, very good. Tree hardy in central Iowa. Russia.