Beyer Martinsbirne

Pear

Beyer Martinsbirne

Origin/History Raised in Saxony in 1816.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit Medium in size. Skin light green, changing to lemon-yellow, with reddish blush; surface scaly in texture. Flesh very juicy; flavor good.

Season Beginning of August.

Uses Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Other Source attribution: Dochnahl, Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:28. 1856.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Beyer Martinsbirne.

i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:28. 1856.

Raised in Saxony in 1816. Fruit medium, light green changing to lemon-yellow, with reddish blush, scaly; flesh very juicy; good; beginning of Aug.

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