Variety	Description	Rootstock
Beetroot Pears	This year I have grown all three ‘Beetroot Pears’ from Wick Court, Arlingham. ‘Alex’ ‘Ella’ and ‘Eric’	sold out
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	sold ouut
Poire de Cloche	Very rare French pear	Pyrus Communis
Thurston’s Red	Also known as Dymock Red Pear	sold out
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