Kathelenbirne

Pear

Kathelenbirne

Origin and History

German variety. First documented in Oberdieck's Obst-Sorten (1881).

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Small

Form: Resembling an orange and Bergamot in shape

Surface: Polished; grass-green becoming rather golden; russeted throughout; without any red blush

Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish-white, juicy, aromatic

Core and Seeds: Not described in source

Season

October and November; stores for approximately 6 weeks

Uses

Best suited for household use

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source

Other

Not described in source

Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921), p. [not specified in citation]; originally cited in Oberdieck, Obst-Sorten (1881), p. 301.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Kathelenbirne.

i. Oberdieck Obst-Sort. 301. 1881.

German. Fruit small, in form of an orange and Bergamot; surface polished, grass-green becoming rather golden, russeted, without any red blush; flesh yellowish-white, juicy, aromatic; best for household use; Oct. and Nov., 6 weeks.

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