Rettigbirne

Pear

Rettigbirne

Origin and History Of German origin. Reported in 1815.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Form and Size: Small, globular-pyriform, medium ventriculous.

Skin: Light yellow, dotted with gray, and speckled with brown.

Flesh and Flavor: Acid and aromatic.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season Beginning of September for three weeks.

Uses First for all purposes (indicating suitability for fresh eating, cooking, and processing).

Subtypes and Variants Not described in source.

References

Christ Handb. 527. 1817
Dochnahl Führ. Obstkunde 2:34. 1856
U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Rettigbirne. i. Christ Handb. 527. 1817. 2. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:34. 1856. Of German origin. Reported in 1815. Fruit small, globular-pyriform, medium ventriculous, light yellow, dotted with gray, and speckled with brown; flesh acid and aromatic; first for all purposes; beginning of Sept. for three weeks.

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