Colmar Charni
PearColmar Charni
Origin/History
In 1854 this ancient pear was introduced into the gardens of the Society of Van Mons at Geest-Saint-Rémy, Belgium.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Form and Size: Medium, oval.
Skin: Dull yellow, dotted, veined and stained with fawn, with a vermilion blush on the side of the sun.
Flesh/Flavor: White, very fine, semi-melting, juicy, sweet, vinous, having a delicious aroma. Quality rated as first.
Cavity, Calyx, Basin: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
January to March.
Uses
Dessert pear of first quality.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921). References: Ann. Pom. Beige 8:43, fig. 1857; Leroy Dict. Pom. 1:579, fig. 1867; Hogg Fruit Man. 549. 1884.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Colmar Charni.
- Ann. Pom. Beige 8:43, fig. 1857. 2. Leroy Dict. Pom. 1:579, fig. 1867. 3. Hogg Fruit Man. 549. 1884.
In 1854 this ancient pear was introduced into the gardens of the Society of Van Mons at Geest-Saint-Rémy, Bel. Fruit medium, oval, dull yellow, dotted, veined and stained with fawn, with a vermilion blush on the side of the sun; flesh white, very fine, semi-melting, juicy, sweet, vinous, having a delicious aroma; first; Jan. to Mar.