Charles Basiner
PearCharles Basiner
Origin/History
A foreign pear not yet fruited by Downing as of publication (1900). The description derives from Hogg's observations.
Tree
Young wood light yellow. Buds projecting, prominent.
Fruit
Form: obovate. Skin: pale yellowish green. Stem (stalk): long, slender. Calyx: small, open. Flesh: white, juicy, sweet.
Season
October.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Charles Basiner.
A foreign Pear which we have not yet fruited. Young wood light yellow. Buds projecting, prominent. Hogg describes it as:—
"Fruit obovate, pale yellowish green. Stalk long, slender. Calyx small, open. Flesh white, juicy, sweet. October."
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