Balsambirne

Pear

Balsambirne

Origin and History

Raised from seed in the old German duchy of Franconia in 1801. First described by Dochnahl (Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:15. 1856).

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, pyriform.

Skin: Yellow, blushed and russeted.

Flesh and Flavor: Firm, juicy, mild and tender, with a musky character.

Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Stem, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

August.

Uses

First-rate for dessert and household purposes.

Subtypes and 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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Balsambirne.

i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:15. 1856.

Raised from seed in the old German duchy of Franconia in 1801. Fruit medium, pyriform, yellow, blushed and russeted; flesh firm, juicy, mild and tender, musky; first for dessert and household; Aug.

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