Beurré Hillereau
PearOrigin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large. Form not described in source.
Skin: Pale yellow, ensanguined (blood-red/crimson) on the side exposed to the sun.
Flesh and Flavor: Medium fine texture, very melting. Quality first — indicating top-tier pomological classification.
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
The "first" quality designation reflects the pomological classification system of early 20th-century references, placing this variety among the highest-rated dessert pears.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Beurré Hillereau.
- Guide Prat. 87. 1895.
Fruit large, pale yellow, ensanguined on the side exposed to the sun; flesh medium fine, very melting; first; Dec.