Beurré Vert Tardif
PearBeurré Vert Tardif
Origin/History
A variety well known in Belgium and Germany in the seventeenth century.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Form and size: Medium, pyriform, very regular, generally obtuse
Skin: Pale green, dotted and striped with fawn
Flesh: White, buttery, semi-melting
Juice and flavor: Sufficient juice, vinous, little perfume
Quality: Second
Season
December and January.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Historical references: Mas Le Verger 1:93, fig. 53 (1866-73); Leroy Dict. Pom. 1:437, fig. 1867.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Beurré Vert Tardif.
- Mas Le Verger 1:93, fig. 53. 1866-73.
- Leroy Dict. Pom. 1:437, fig. 1867.
A variety well known in Belgium and Germany in the seventeenth century. Fruit medium, pyriform, very regular, generally obtuse, pale green, dotted and striped with fawn; flesh white, buttery, semi-melting; juice sufficient, vinous, little perfume; second; Dec. and Jan.