Rosinenbirne

Pear

Origin/History The variety originated on the Rhine in Germany in 1802.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Small

Form: Globular-flattened

Skin: Light green turning to yellow-green, without any blush. Covered with small dots and russet on the side next the sun, often flecked with dark russet.

Flesh/Flavor: Breaking, fine, very sweet and aromatic.

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

Season November

Uses Third for dessert, first for kitchen.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Rosinenbirne. i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:73. 1856. On the Rhine, Ger., 1802. Fruit small, globular-flattened, light green turning to yellow-green, without any blush, covered with small dots and russet on the side next the sun, often flecked with dark russet; flesh breaking, fine, very sweet and aromatic; third for dessert and first for kitchen; Nov.

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