Holländische Gewürzbirne

Pear

Origin/History Holland, 1849. First documented in Dochnahl's Obstkunde (1856).

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium
Form: Ventriculous-turbinate
Skin: Covered with rough russet
Flesh: Semi-melting, very juicy and aromatic

Season End of September.

Uses Second quality for table use; very good for cooking.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Holländische Gewürzbirne.

Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:14. 1856.

Holland, 1849. Fruit medium, ventriculous-turbinate, covered with rough russet; flesh semi-melting, very juicy and aromatic; second for the table, very good for cooking; end of Sept.

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