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Hartpury 2

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 CPE52 July 2007
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 CPE46 January 2007
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 CPE47 January 2007
Bartestree Squash
Described from the Herefordshire village of its name. It makes a large tall tree and is a good cropper.		 Pear Pyrus communis CPE53 July 2007
Beetroot Wick Court Alex Pear Pyrus communis CPE5 December 2006
Pyrus communis CPE6 December 2006
Beetroot Wick Court Ella Pear Pyrus communis CPE7 December 2006
Pyrus communis CPE8 December 2006
Beetroot Wick Court Eric Pear Pyrus communis CPE9 December 2006
Pyrus communis CPE10 December 2006
Berllanderi Green
(Not a Gloucestershire variety)		 Pear Pyrus communis CPE114 January 2008
Pyrus communis CPE113 January 2008
Berllanderi Red
(Not a Gloucestershire variety)		 Pear Pyrus communis CPE112 January 2008
Pyrus communis CPE111 January 2008
Betty Prosser
A 'variety new to science' in 1995, found on a remote farm in Corse. Who was Betty Prosser?		 Pear Pyrus communis CPE11 December 2006
Pyrus communis CPE12 December 2006
Blakeney Red
The most common perry pear which could also be stewed and used to dye soldiers' khaki uniforms.		 Pear Pyrus communis CPE1 Unknown
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 CPE76 December 2007
Pyrus communis CPE77 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 CPE64 January 2007
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 CPE13 December 2006
Burgundy
(Not a Gloucestershire variety)		 Pear Pyrus communis CPE110 January 2008
Pyrus communis CPE109 January 2008
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 CPE48 January 2007
Pyrus communis CPE78 December 2007
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