Beurre Gambier

Pear

Beurre Gambier

Origin/History

Obtained by M. Gambier of Rhode Sainte-Genese, Belgium. First cataloged in 1862. Recorded in Mas Le Verger (1866–73).

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium to rather large, obovate-pyriform.

Skin: Bright lemon-yellow, washed with red.

Flesh and Flavor: White, slightly veined with yellow, fine, buttery, melting. Juice abundant, sweet, perfumed.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

January and February.

Quality Rating

Below first.

Uses

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Beurre Gambier.

Mas Le Verger 1:119, fig. 58. 1866-73.

Obtained by M. Gambier, Rhode Sainte-Genese, Bel.; cataloged first in 1862. Fruit medium to rather large, obovate-pyriform, bright lemon-yellow, washed with red; flesh white, slightly veined with yellow, fine, buttery, melting; juice abundant, sweet, perfumed; below first; Jan. and Feb.

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

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