Harigelsbírne
PearHarigelsbírne
Origin and History
Originated in Württemberg in 1830.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium, obtuse-conic.
Skin: Light green, changing to golden yellow, with a dark blush.
Flesh and Flavor: Rather astringent, sweet, breaking, aromatic.
Season
October.
Uses
Third for table; not of much account for cooking.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source Citation: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921). Original reference: Dochnahl, Führer durch die Obstkunde, Vol. 2, p. 172 (1856).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Harigelsbírne.
- Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:172. 1856.
Wurttemberg, 1830. Fruit medium, obtuse-conic, light green changing to golden yellow, with a dark blush; flesh rather astringent, sweet, breaking, aromatic; third for table, not of much account for cooking; Oct.