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Hartpury 1

Name Type Species Reference Date added
Arlingham Squash
Possibly the ancient Green Squash pear of Evelyn. The fruit is distinguished by the lump on the end of its stem. The variety was saved by the disovery of one old tree.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE43 January 2003
Pyrus communis PPE44 January 2003
Barland
A 17th century variety whose perry was prescribed for its health-giving properties. A big tree like an oak. May have been started at Bosbury, Herefordshire.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE3 December 2000
Barnet
Probably originated just south of Gloucester. Its fallen fruits may look like baby hedgehogs nestling in the grass hence its synonym. Edible.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE5 December 2000
Pyrus communis PPE80 December 2003
Bartestree Squash
Described from the Herefordshire village of its name. It makes a large tall tree and is a good cropper.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE40 January 2003
Pyrus communis PPE41 January 2003
Berllanderi Green
(Not a Gloucestershire variety)		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE104 November 2005
Berllanderi Red
(Not a Gloucestershire variety)		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE91 December 2004
Betty Prosser
A 'variety new to science' in 1995, found on a remote farm in Corse. Who was Betty Prosser?		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE24 November 2001
Blakeney Red
The most common perry pear which could also be stewed and used to dye soldiers' khaki uniforms.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE25 November 2001
Pyrus communis PPE122 January 2007
Pyrus communis PPE123 January 2007
Boy Pear
A variety mentioned in the previous survey of perry pears conducted in the 1960s. It was recently discovered growing in Ruardean.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE133 December 2007
Brandy
Similar to the Red Pear. Popular in the Forest of Dean in the 19th century. Makes a smallish tree.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE4 December 2000
Brown Bess
Originally a culinary pear so its large russetted fruits can also be used in the kitchen. Common in South Gloucestershire.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE26 November 2001
Burgundy
(Not a Gloucestershire variety)		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE105 November 2005
Butt
Originated at Norton. The 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.'		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE12 November 2000
Butter Pear
A very small pear from a small tree; as well as being used for perry making it is reputed to spread on bread like butter, hence its name.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE81 December 2003
Cannock
A Forest of Dean variety whose name is probably derived from miners who migrated from Staffordshire to work in the Forest pits.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE94 January 2005
Pyrus communis PPE95 January 2005
Christmas Pear
A poor quality general purpose variety from Newent.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE96 January 2005
Pyrus communis PPE113 March 2006
Ciphrous
Primarily a dessert variety. Introduced near Westbury-on-Severn in 1920		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE126 March 2007
Claret
A variety originally known from its inclusion in Long Ashton Research Station trial orchards between 1908 and 1918. Its origin is lost.		 Pear Pyrus communis PPE45 January 2003
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