Dienstbotenbirns

Pear

Dienstbotenbirns

Origin/History Dutch origin, 1807. Reference: Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:200. 1856.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form Medium, pyriform.

Skin Light greenish-yellow turning to bright yellow, with only an indistinct red blush, if any.

Flesh and Flavor Granular, aromatic and sweet.

Quality Good.

Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Stem, Core, and Seeds Not described in source.

Season October.

Uses Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Dienstbotenbirns.

Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:200. 1856.

Dutch, 1807.

Fruit medium, pyriform, light greenish-yellow turning to bright yellow, with only an indistinct red blush, if any; flesh granular, aromatic and sweet; good; Oct.

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