Grazbirne

Pear

Grazbirne

Origin & Distribution A wild pear variety well distributed in Lower Austria.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium. Globular and regular in form.

Skin: Green, dotted and heavily marked with russet.

Flesh and Flavor: Subacid, vinous, and astringent. Notably deficient in juice (wanting in juice). Quality is inferior.

Season Early October.

References

Loschnig Mosibirnen 184, fig. 1913
U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

Note on Source: This entry derives from a brief historical description. The original source provides limited detail on tree characteristics, fruit structure (stem, cavity, calyx, basin, core), and specific uses. The "inferior" quality rating is the period assessor's judgment and should be understood in context of 1920s commercial pear standards—the astringent, low-juice character makes it unsuitable for fresh eating, though its origin as a wild pear suggests possible use for perry or preservation.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Grazbirne.

i. Loschnig Mosibirnen 184, fig. 1913.

Grazbirne is a variety of wild pear well distributed in Lower Austria. Fruit medium, globular, regular in form, green, dotted and heavily marked with russet; flesh subacid, vinous, astringent, wanting in juice; inferior; early Oct.

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