Besi de Naghin
PearBesi de Naghin
Origin / History
On trial with Simon-Louis of Metz, Lorraine, in 1895. Described as an improvement on the Chaumontel variety.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Form / Size: Above medium, apple-shaped.
Flesh / Flavor: Flesh is less firm than Chaumontel, finer and more piquant; perfume similar to Chaumontel; less bitterness than is often found in older Chaumontel fruit.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity / Calyx / Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Not described in source.
Core / Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
January.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); cited from Guide Prat. 86 (1895).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Besi de Naghin.
- Guide Prat. 86. 1895.
On trial with Simon-Louis of Metz, Lorraine, in 1895. Fruit above medium, appleshaped; in character it is an improvement on the Chaumontel but its flesh is less firm, finer and more piquant; its perfume is similar, and it has less bitterness than is often found in the older fruit; Jan.