Pyrus communis ‘Calebasse Grosse’
‘Fruit very large, sometimes measuring six inches long, pyramidal. Skin greenish-yellow, considerably covered with dark grey russet in the shade, and entirely covered with light brown russet on the side next the sun. Eye small, set in a pretty deep basin. Stalk an inch long. Flesh coarse-grained, crisp, juicy, and sweet, ripe in October. Its size is its only recommendation.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.174/1830].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Originated by Van Mons in 1823.’ [Pears of New York p.486].
Figured in Le Jardin Fruitier du Muséum as ‘Calebasse’ [JFM vol 4/1861]. Also figured in Saint-Hilaire pl.58/1828, the illustration used here.
History at Camden Park
Listed only in the 1857 catalogue in an Addendum as ‘Beurré Calibasse grosse’. This is amended in Macarthur’s hand to ‘Beurré Calebasse grosse’ in a copy of the catalogue used by him for this purpose [Pear no.47/1850]. In the same 1857 catalogue the number ‘47’ is changed to ‘38’ and this aligns with the diary numbering. ‘47. Bad.’ [Diary B, MP A2951/1862]. Obtained from Veitch’s Nursery, probably the original Exeter premises.
Notes
Published May 20, 2010 - 02:35 PM | Last updated Jul 22, 2011 - 01:40 PM
Pear Calibasse Grosse | Saint-Hilaire pl.58/1828 | BHL. Calibasse Grosse is the bottom pear.
| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Belgium |
| Synonyms |
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| Common Name | Dessert Pear, autumn |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Beurré Calibasse grosse |
| Confidence level | high |