Beurre Van Geert

Pear

Origin and History

Obtained by Jean Van Geert, Senior, horticulturist at Ghent, Belgium.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Form and Size: Large, oblong-obovate.

Skin: Lively yellow, washed with vermilion.

Flesh and Flavor: Very juicy, acidulous. A good fruit of brilliant coloring.

Season

October and November.

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 Van Geert. i. Guide Prat. 75, 249. 1876. Obtained by Jean Van Geert, Senior, horticulturist at Ghent, Bel. Fruit large, oblong-obovate, lively yellow, washed with vermilion; flesh very juicy, acidulous; a good fruit of brilliant coloring; Oct. and Nov.

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

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