Gansel's Late Bergamotte
PearGansel's Late Bergamotte
Origin & History
Raised by Mr. Williams of Pitmaston, England.
Tree Character
Of vigorous growth. Young wood grayish yellow brown.
Fruit
Form & Size: Roundish oblate.
Skin: Greenish, rough, sprinkled with russet.
Stem (Stalk): Much enlarged at its insertion in a pretty deep cavity.
Calyx: Large, open.
Basin: Broad and shallow.
Flesh & Flavor: Juicy, granular, melting, sugary, and rich. Vinous flavor, highly perfumed with musk. Quality rated good to very good.
Season
Matures December through January.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Gansel's Late Bergamotte.
Raised by Mr. Williams, of Pitmaston, England. Of vigorous growth. Young wood grayish yellow brown.
Fruit roundish oblate. Skin greenish, rough, sprinkled with russet. Stalk much enlarged at its insertion in a pretty deep cavity. Calyx large, open. Basin broad and shallow. Flesh juicy, granular, melting, sugary, and rich, vinous, highly perfumed with musk. Good to very good. December, January.