Beurré de Johnge
PearBeurré de Johnge
Origin/History
Originated in the garden of M. Gambier, near Brussels.
Tree
Hardy, productive.
Fruit
Size and Form Medium to large, obovate acute pyriform.
Stem (Stalk) Short, inclined, with lip at base.
Calyx Open; segments short.
Basin Rather small and uneven.
Skin Pale yellow with a tinge of red in the sun, considerably netted and patched with russet, and many russet dots.
Flesh and Flavor Whitish, juicy, melting, sweet, rich, a little perfumed. Fleshy next the stem. Quality: Good to very good.
Core/Seeds Not described in source.
Season
December, January.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
View original book sources (1)
— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Beurré de Johnge.
Originated in the garden of M. Gambier, near Brussels. Tree hardy, productive.
Fruit medium to large, obovate acute pyriform, fleshy next the stem. Skin pale yellow, a tinge of red in the sun, considerably netted and patched with russet, and many russet dots. Stalk short, inclined, lip at base. Calyx open. Segments short. Basin rather small and uneven. Flesh whitish, juicy, melting, sweet, rich, a little perfumed. Good to very good. December, January.