Goubalt
Pear[NOTE: Source text appears to contain two distinct variety descriptions both labeled "Goubalt" — one describing an apple, the second a pear. Both are included below with type clearly identified, as the source provides them together.]
GOUBALT (Apple)
Origin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Vigorous, early and great bearer.
Fruit
- Size and Form: Rather small or medium, roundish-oblate, with a slight neck
- Skin: Greenish-yellow
- Stem: Long
- Cavity: Small
- Calyx: Large
- Basin: Shallow
- Flesh and Flavor: Juicy, not high-flavored
Season
September.
Uses
Not described in source.
GOUBALT (Pear)
Origin/History
Not described in source.
Tree
Slow grower. Shoots greenish-yellow, slightly purple.
Fruit
- Size and Form: Rather large, roundish-pyriform, approaching roundish-obovate
- Skin: Pale dull yellow, russeted at stalk and calyx
- Stem: Short, thick
- Calyx: Small, deeply sunk
- Flesh and Flavor: Melting, juicy, rich, aromatic
Season
December to February.
Uses
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)Goubalt. Rather small or medium, roundish-oblate, with a slight neck ; greenish-yellow; stalk long, cavity small, calyx large; basin shallow; juicy, not high-flavored. September. Tree vigorous, an early and great bearer. Fig. 682.
Goubalt. Rather large, roundish-pyriform, approaching roundish-obovate, pale dull yellow, russeted at stalk and calyx; stalk short, thick, calyx small, deeply sunk; melting, juicy, rich, aromatic. December to February. Shoots greenish yellow, slightly purple, a slow grower. Fig. 682.