Gestreiffe Winter-Apothekerbirne
PearGestreiffe Winter-Apothekerbirne
Origin / History
The name appears in Liegel, Syst. Anleit., page 132, dated 1825. Hedrick's The Pears of New York (1921) lists the variety under this name.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Large.
Form: Form that of Bon-Chrétien d'Été.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Light yellow, streaked.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Aromatic, sugary; quality good.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Feb. to Apr.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Gestreiffe Winter-Apothekerbirne. i. Liegel Syst. Anleit. 132. 1825. Fruit large; form that of Bon-Chrétien d'Été; light yellow, streaked, aromatic, sugary; good; Feb. to Apr.