Variety	Description	Rootstock
Arlingham Squash	Perry Pear from Arlingham	Pyrus Communis
Bird Pear	Perry pear also from Arlingham	Pyrus Communis
Birdwood Huffcap	Perry Pear	Pyrus Communis
Beetroot Pears	This year I have grown all three ‘Beetroot Pears’ from Wick Court, Arlingham. ‘Alex’ ‘Ella’ and ‘Eric’	Pyrus Communis
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
Blood Pear	General purpose, red fleshed variety	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, Pyrus Communis
Dead Boy	Rare perry variety found on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border. Possibly gets it’s name from the strength of it’s perry!?	Pyrus Communis
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
Ducks Barn	A once widespread perry variety in Gloucestershire, that is now rare.	Pyrus Communis
Early Blunt Red	An early perry pear that may have been used to make quick fermenting sparkling perry, ready for Christmas.	Pyrus Communis
Gorham	Small to medium sized fruit. Very variable conical to pyriform shape. Greenish yellow skin with variable amounts of fine brown russetting. Creamy white, juicy, smooth textured flesh. Sweet with a musky flavour. A good dessert variety but also useful for cooking.	Pyrus Communis
Gin	High quality vintage perry pear	Pyrus Communis
Green Olive	General purpose variety. Only known mature trees are in Ashleworth.	Pyrus Communis
Greggs Pit	A property named Greggs Pit is an old cider and perrymaking small holding in Much Marcle. It’s orchards contain mature and younger trees of this variety	Pyrus Communis
Gummer	Perry pear	Pyrus Communis
Hillend Green	Perry Pear	Pyrus Communis
Knapper	Perry Pear	Pyrus Communis
Merton Pride	Dessert pear	Pyrus Communis
Monmouth Red	Perry Pear	Pyrus Communis
Painted Lady	Dessert	Pyrus Communis
Pine	Perry Pear	Pyrus Communis
Pint	Perry 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

Prices:

Maidens  = £22.00

Half Standard/Straightlead = £30.00

Root Stocks:

Quince A = semi vigorous

Pyrus Communis = Vigorous