Bon-Chretien Ricchiero
PearBon-Chretien Ricchiero
Origin/History Obtained by M. de Mortillet, Meylan, France. First published in 1865. (Reference: Mas Le Verger 3:Pt. 2, 139, fig. 166. 1866-73)
Tree Not described in source.
Fruit
- Size and Form: Medium to large, obovate-obtuse-pyriform
- Skin: Pale green, sown with brown spots
- Flesh and Flavor: Greenish-white, fine, melting, slightly gritty at the core; juice abundant, sugary, vinous, highly scented
- Quality Rating: First
Season October
Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Other Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Bon-Chretien Ricchiero.
i. Mas Le Verger 3:Pt. 2, 139, fig. 166. 1866-73.
Obtained by M. de Mortillet, Meylan, Fr.; first published in 1865. Fruit medium to large, obovate-obtuse-pyriform, pale green, sown with brown spots; flesh greenish-white, fine, melting, a little gritty at the core; juice abundant, sugary, vinous, highly scented; first; Oct.