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Beurré Caune

Pear

Beurré Caune

Origin and History

Not described in source.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form Rather large.

Skin Water-green, touched with dull carmine.

Flesh and Flavor Melting, juicy, sugary, acidulated. Recalls the agreeable perfume and acidity of the Beurré Gris.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin Not described in source.

Core and Seeds Not described in source.

Season

September.

Uses and Quality

First (premium quality).

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.


Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921). Reference: Guide Prat. 86 (1895).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Beurré Caune.

i. Guide Prat. 86. 1895.

Fruit rather large, water-green, touched with dull carmine; flesh melting, juicy, sugary, acidulated, recalling the agreeable perfume and acidity of the Beurré Gris; first; Sept.

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