Block

Pear

Origin and History

Originated by A. Block, Santa Clara, California, before 1908.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium
Form: Globular-ovate
Skin: Green-yellow, russeted
Flesh: Melting
Flavor: Not described in source.

Season

Medium.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Block. 1. Ragan Nom. Pear, B. P. I. Bul. 126:59. 1908. Originated by A. Block, Santa Clara, Calif., before 1908. Fruit medium, globular-ovate; green-yellow, russeted; flesh melting; season medium.

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