Rheinische Birne

Pear

Rheinische Birne

Origin/History

Westphalia, a province of Prussia, 1802.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large, ovate.

Skin: Light green turning pale yellow, without any blush, strongly dotted.

Flesh and Flavor: Breaking, juicy, aromatic.

Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Stem, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

October.

Uses

First for household use.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Source Citation: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921). Original reference: Dochnahl, Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:6 (1856).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Rheinische Birne. i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:6. 1856. Westphalia, a province of Prussia, 1802. Fruit large, ovate, light green turning pale yellow, without any blush, strongly dotted; flesh breaking, juicy, aromatic; first for household use; Oct.

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

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