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