Verguldete Herbstbergamotte
PearVerguldete Herbstbergamotte
Origin/History
A German variety. Referenced in Christ's Handbook, 1817.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large; Bergamot-form.
Skin: Rough texture; yellow-brown and gray in color; golden-yellow when ripe.
Flesh and Flavor: Tender, breaking texture; somewhat musky flavor.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
End of September.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Verguldete Herbstbergamotte.
i. Christ Handb. 551. 1817.
A German variety.
Fruit large, Bergamot-form; skin rough, yellow-brown and gray, golden-yellow when ripe; flesh tender, breaking and somewhat musky; end of Sept.