Beurre Beguines
PearBeurre Beguines
Origin/History One of Van Mons' seedlings.
Tree Not described in source.
Fruit
Size & Form Small. Form obovate oblate.
Skin Rough, nearly covered with dull russet.
Stem Long.
Calyx Open.
Flesh & Flavor Whitish, juicy, coarse, melting, sweet. Very rich. Quality rated Good.
Core & Seeds Not described in source.
Season October.
Uses Too small for the season — a significant limitation indicating the fruit, though high-flavored, is commercially undersized for its ripening period.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Other Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Beurre Beguines.
A small but very rich Pear, one of Van Mons' seedlings, too small for the season.
Fruit small, obovate oblate. Skin rough, nearly covered with dull russet. Stalk long. Calyx open. Flesh whitish, juicy, coarse, melting, sweet. Good. October.