THIS LIST WILL BE UPDATED IN LATE SUMMER, READY FOR THE 2017-2018 PLANTING SEASON 

Variety	Description	Rootstock
Beetroot Pear ‘Alex’ ‘Ella’ and ‘Eric’	There are 3 cultivars of Beetroot pear at Wick Court, Arlingham, thus it is a collective term for some red-fleshed perry pears. The 3 cultivars were individually named by Jim Chapman founder of the National Perry Pear Collection at Hartpury. They are named after the Dowdeswell siblings who lived at Wick Court until their deaths culminating with Alex in 1985. Jasper Ely enquired of Long Ashton Research Station about the origin of these curious varieties in the 1950s and was told ‘they grew between Upton-on-Severn and Longney and that they had been spread down the river (Severn) by lightermen.’	Pyrus Communis
Beth	Small sweet and juicy, smooth pale yellow skin when fully ripe, excellent garden variety, Kent 1938	Quince A, Pyrus Communis
Beurre Hardy	Light green pear covered with bronze russet. Tender, juicy with a rose water flavour. Good reliable cropper. 1820.	Quince A, Pyrus Communis
Beurre Superfin	Small sweet and juicy flesh. Pale green, turning yellow smooth skin. Good reliable crops. Kent 1938	Kirchensaller
Black Worcester	A very old (16th century) cooking pear, that was probably used for perry too. It features on the Worcestershire coat of arms.	Pyrus Communis
Blakeney Red	The most common perry pear which could also be stewed and used to dye soldiers’ khaki uniforms. Very reliable, heavy cropper.	Kirchensaller, Pyro Dwarf
Butt	This old perry pear does not rot down easily so there is a saying ‘Gather your Butts one year, mill them the next, and drink the year after.’	sold out
Cannock	Thought to be a Forest of Dean variety, for perry, cooking and fresh eating if stored.	Pyrus Communis
Christmas Pear	A small dessert pear. Green/yellow skin with a slight red	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.	Pyrus Communis
Conference	Reliable cropper, excellent flavour, self-fertile, Hertfordshire 19th Century.	Pyrus Communis, 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
Gin	Thought to have been raised in the Newent area, as most mature trees are to be found there. H.E.Durham who wrote books on perry pears in the early 20th century says that perry made from this variety has a juniper flavour, hence ‘gin’	Pyro Dwarf
Green Horse	First documented in 1886 and to be found around Dymock and Oxenhall. This variety has many synonyms including: Horse Pear, White Horse, White Longland and Rye Court Green Horse.	Pyro Dwarf
Hendre Huffcap	A valued variety with excellent orchard and perry making qualities.	Kirchensaller
Jenkins Red	The only highly flushed huffcap pear with the exception presumably of the Red Huffcap which used to be found in Blaisdon. This variety was wide spread around Cheltenham, from where it may have arisen.	sold out
Judge Amphlett	An early fruiting variety, that produces a very pleasant medium acid, low tannin, light perry. Named after a Worcestershire assize court judge. Documented in the early 1900’s but probably much older.	Kirchensaller
Merrylegs	Critically rare perry pear, the strength of it’s perry could be reflected in it’s name!? Found on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean.	Pyrus Communis
Moorcroft	A widespread variety from Moorcroft Farm, Colwall. Invariably known as `Malvern Hills’ east of the Severn. A fine vintage variety.	Pyrus Communis
Newbridge	A Worcestershire variety known from Berrow. The flower buds may be pink or red. The large flowers make for a striking tree in springtime.	sold out
Onward	Sweet rich and juicy reliable dessert variety, pale green/yellow skin with a slight pink flush.	Quince A,
Packham’s Triumph	Bright green skin turning pale yellow with some bumpy russet. Fruit can be small but plentiful and keeps well. Ready October.	sold out
Pitmaston Duchess	Large, long golden yellow fruit with juicy white flesh. A very fine dessert pear. Worcestershire 1841.	Pyrus Communis
Potato Pear	A perry pear from Ruardean and known down in Monmouthshire. So named because it looks like a potato.	Pyrus Communis
Red Pear	An attractive red skinned perry pear with many synonyms such as: Aylton Red, Black Horse, Blunt Red, Pixley Red, Red Horse, Red Squash Pear, Sack.	Pyrus Communis, Pyro Dwarf
Thorn		Kirchensaller
Taynton Early Squash	There are both Late and Early Taynton Squash, there is uncertainty to which is the true Taynton Squash	Pyrus Communis
White Longdon	Known from Oxenton. Rejoices under a wonderful variety of synonyms. Produces a good to excellent perry	Pyrus Communis
Whinnal’s Longdon	This variety repeatedly won the Long Ashton perry competition. It was blended with Hendre Huffcap.	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
Winter Nelis	A very late, good cropping variety, fruit ready November – January. Flowers late too, so is more likely to avoid frosts.	Pyrus Communis
Yellow Huffcap	A large tree, known from Westbury-on-Severn. A heavy cropper producing an excellent quality perry. Widely planted over several hundred years, hence some seven or more synonyms. This pear is noted for the strength and quality of its perry, however fruit should be shaken before it is ripe otherwise it may rot on the tree.	Pyrus Communis

 

Quince A = Semi Vigorous

Pyro Dwarf = Somewhere between Q.A. and P.C.

Pyrus Communis + Kirchensaller = Very Vigorous

Prices:

Bush on Quince A    =  £16.00-£18.00 depending on size

Maidens on Pyrus Communis, Kirchensaller, Pyro Dwarf and Quince A =  £15.00

Straightlead  on Pyrus Communis,  Kirchensaller, Pyro Dwarf = £18.00-£20.00 depending on size