Kriegebirne

Pear

Origin/History Switzerland, Schwaben region. Published 1804 (per Dochnahl).

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit Small, globular. Skin yellow-green, shining, with dark blush and gray specks.

Flavor Not described in source.

Season October.

Uses First for household and market.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Kriegebirne.

Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:2. 1856. Switzerland, Schwaben, published 1804. Fruit small, globular, yellow-green, shining, dark blush with gray specks; first for household and market; Oct.

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