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Normannische Ciderbirne

Pear

Normannische Ciderbirne

Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)
Reference: Loschnig Mostbirnen 168, fig. 1913

Origin and History

This pear was found growing wild in Normandy, France, and in Upper Austria. It is excellent for making perry and for distillation.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Very small

Form: Turbinate

Skin: Greenish-yellow covered with cinnamon-russet and ashy-gray dots

Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish-white, rather dry, sweet but with some sprightliness

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx and Basin: Not described in source.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

September

Uses

Excellent for making perry and for distillation.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Normannische Ciderbirne.

  1. Loschnig Mostbirnen 168, fig. 1913.

This pear was found growing wild in Normandy, Fr., and in Upper Austria, and is excellent for making perry and for distillation. Fruit very small, turbinate, greenish-yellow covered with cinnamon-russet and ashy-gray dots; flesh yellowish-white, rather dry, sweet but with some sprightliness; Sept.

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