Medium-large, light green almost covered with bronze russet. Rough skin. Tender and juicy with rose water flavour. Good cropper. Vigorous tree and good for poor soils. (France 1820)
A superb quality pear. Medium-large, pale green changing to yellow. Some fruits have a red flush. Pale yellow flesh has rich juicy flavour. Recognised for superb eating quality but needs good pollination – Conference or Williams’ Bon Chrétien would be ideal. (France 19th Century)
Green Gage x Dame Aubert. Large, yellow gage, ovalshaped with a long neck. Good quality for fresh eating or preserving. It is supposed to be stored in good condition for many months by hanging in a dry place or wrapping … Read More
A medium, round, yellow gage, very sweet. A hardy selection suitable for open areas and northern districts. Pollinated by Denniston’s Superb. (USA 19th Century)
This variety is very hardy and produces crops even in unfavourable areas. A good bushy shape makes the tree easy to manage. Fruits are red to dark red, firm and crunchy and have an exquisite flavour. Sets fair crops on … Read More
The largest and most suitable of yellow fleshed types for outdoor cultivation. The flavour is very good with soft and juicy texture. Reliable cropper. Flowers late, missing early frosts.