Haffner Butterbirne
PearHaffner Butterbirne
Origin/History
A variety found as a chance seedling near Nuremberg, Bavaria, discovered by the Brothers Haffner. First published in 1854 by Biedenfeld. Also known historically as Beurre Haffner.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, ovate-pyriform.
Skin: Pale yellow, speckled and stained with russet.
Flesh and Flavor: White, sometimes a little yellow; rather granular but fine, with a slightly gritty center. Full of sugary, vinous juice. Perfume similar to that of the Beurré Gris. Quality rated as good.
Season
October.
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)Haffner Butterbirne.
- Mathieu Nom. Pom. 230. 1889. Beurre Haffner.
- Mas Le Verger s. Pt. i, 77, fig. 37. 1866-73.
A variety found as a chance seedling near Nuremberg, Bavaria, by the Brothers Haffner; first published in 1854 by Biedenfeld. Fruit medium, ovate-pyriform, pale yellow, speckled and stained with russet; flesh white, sometimes a little yellow, rather granular but fine, slightly gritty at center, full of sugary, vinous juice, and has a perfume similar to that of the Beurré Gris; good; Oct.