Pei-li
PearPei-li
Origin and History
A race of pears grown in northwestern China, also known as Snow pears. Generally regarded as the best fruits in the country.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Form: Globular
Skin: White
Flesh: Juicy
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921), citing Iowa Horticultural Society Report, 376 (1881).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Pei-li.
- Ia. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 376. 1881.
Pei-li or Snow pears: A race of pears grown in northwestern China; globular, white, juicy and generally regarded as the best fruits in the country.
Snow pears