Esperen

Pear

Origin and History Belgian.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large, long pyriform.

Skin: Dull yellow and russet.

Flesh and Flavor: Juicy, vinous.

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

Season October.

Uses Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Esperen. Large, long pyriform, dull yellow and russet; juicy, vinous. October. Belgian.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

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