B. S. Fox
PearB. S. Fox
Origin/History
A Fox seedling from California. Considered by some to be one of Fox's best late fall varieties.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large, oblong, obtuse pyriform (Downing); large, obtuse obovate (Thomas).
Skin: Clear bright yellow, nearly covered with rich golden russet (Downing); russet yellow (Thomas).
Stem: Rather short and stout, inserted obliquely by a lip in a slight depression.
Cavity: Slight depression at stem insertion.
Calyx: Small, open.
Basin: Medium, uneven.
Flesh/Flavor: Whitish, fine, juicy, melting, sweet, rich, and excellent (Downing); fine-grained, very juicy, vinous (Thomas).
Core/Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Late fall.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 2 period pomological works
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 1 catalog (1894) from Oregon
- Woodburn Nurseries , Woodburn, Marion Co. , Oregon — 1894
View original book sources (2)
— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)B. S. Fox.
This is thought by some to be one of Fox's best late fall varieties.
Fruit large, oblong, obtuse pyriform; skin clear bright yellow, nearly covered with rich golden russet; stalk rather short, stout, inserted obliquely by a lip in a slight depression; calyx small, open; basin medium, uneven; flesh whitish, fine, juicy, melting, sweet, rich and excellent.
— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)B. S. Fox. Large, obtuse obovate, russet yellow; flesh fine-grained, very juicy, vinous. A Fox seedling from California. Very good.