Beurré de Conitz
PearBeurré de Conitz
Origin / History
A German variety that was grown in considerable quantity in the neighborhood of Danzig, where it was known by the name Fondante de Conitz.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium to large; conic-pyriform.
Skin: Lemon-yellow, washed with lively red.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx and Basin: Not described in source.
Flesh and Flavor: White, fine, very melting, very sugary, pleasantly scented. Quality rated as good.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Middle of August.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Beurré de Conitz.
- Mas Pom. Gen. 1:103, fig. 52. 1872.
A German variety at one time grown a good deal in the neighborhood of Danzig, where it was known by the name Fondante de Conitz. Fruit medium to large, conic-pyriform, lemon-yellow, washed with lively red; flesh white, fine, very melting, very sugary, pleasantly scented; good; middle of Aug.