Beurre Sterkmans

Pear

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Beurre Sterkmans (Pear)

Origin/History

Not described in source.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium.

Form: Obovate pyriform.

Skin: Dull greenish russet.

Flesh and Flavor: Juicy, melting. Flavor rich sub-acid.

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

Season

Ripens in November.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Source: B. Desportes, The Horticulturist (1856)

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

The Horticulturist (1855)

View original book sources (1)

Beurre Sterkmann. — Size, medium. Form, obovate pyriform. Color, dull greenish russet. Flesh, juicy, melting. Flavor, rich sub-acid. Ripens in November.

— B. Desportes, The Horticulturist (1856)

Beurre Sterkmann Sterkmans Butter B Beurré Sterckmans Sterkmans