Variety | Description | Rootstock |
Beetroot Pears | This year I have grown all three ‘Beetroot Pears’ from Wick Court, Arlingham. ‘Alex’ ‘Ella’ and ‘Eric’ | Pyrus Communis |
Beth | Reliable, dessert pear | Quince A, |
Black Worcester | It is thought it may have come to the UK by the Romans and was first mentioned at the Cistercian built Abbey of Warden in Bedfordshire in the 13th century. It may also be linked to the French pear ‘de Livre’. ‘Black Worcester’ was recorded as being grown by monks at the Abbey as early as 1388. As a long keeping fruit, it formed an important part of the winter diet until root-crops were introduced. The fruit is larger than average and the flesh hard and coarse, but is excellent when stewed. It may also have been used to make perry. | Pyrus Communis |
Concorde | Large yellow fruit with a pale yellow flesh, that is sweet and juicy. Very heavy cropper and a compact grower, ideal for pollinating Doyenne du Comice. Self-fertile. | Quince A, |
Conference | Reliable cropper, excellent flavour, self-fertile, Hertfordshire 19th Century. | Quince A |
Doyenne du Comice | Medium/large yellow fruit often with a red flush, rich juicy flavour, grow with Concorde for reliable pollination, 19th century. | Quince A, Pyrus Communis |
Gorham | Dessert pear | Pyrus Communis |
Gin | Perry pear | Pyrus Communis |
Gummer | Perry pear | Pyrus Communis |
Poire de Champagne | Very rare French pear | Pyrus Communis |
Poire de Cloche | Very rare French pear | Pyrus Communis |
Thurston’s Red | Also known as Dymock Red Pear | Pyrus Communis |
Williams | Known world wide as “Bartlett” this variety provides regular crops of sweet and juicy fruit, Berkshire 18th Century. | Quince A, Pyrus Communis |
Quince A = Semi Vigorous
Pyrus Communis = Very Vigorous
Prices:
Halfstandard and Straightlead = £30.00
Maidens = £22.00
Bush on Quince A = £28.00