Samenlose

Pear

Samenlose

Origin/History

A Russian pear from the province of Vilna. Appears to be a near relative of the Bessemianka, though differing in expression of tree.

Tree

Differs from Bessemianka in tree characteristics/growth habit. Not described in source.

Fruit

Size & Form: Above medium. Of Bergamot type.

Flavor/Quality: Good quality.

All other fruit characteristics—cavity, calyx, basin, skin features, color, flesh texture, core, seeds—not described in source.

Season

Not described in source.

Uses

Not described in source.

Other

Referenced in Iowa Horticultural Society Report, 1885.

Source: 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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Samenlose.

i. Ia. Hort. Soc. Rpt. 382. 1885.

A Russian pear from the province of Vilna, which seems to be a near relative of the Bessemianka, but differs in expression of tree. Fruit above medium, of Bergamot type and good in quality.

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