Beurré Backhouse

Pear

Beurré Backhouse

Origin/History Raised by James Backhouse of York, England, about 1862.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit Large, juicy, and richly flavored. Though larger, much resembles Beurré d'Amanlis in character.

Season September and October.

Uses Not described in source.

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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Beurré Backhouse.

Garden 52:309. 1898. 2. Ibid. 76:42, 54. 1912.

Raised by James Backhouse, York, Eng., about 1862. Fruit large, juicy and richly flavored; though larger it much resembles Beurré d'Amanlis; Sept. and Oct.

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