NCGR Pears Originating 1600 to 1700

Amir'e Joannet - Originated in Europe prior to 1660.

Barland - Perry Pear Originated in England in 1600's. Chance seedling.

Belle Angevine - Originated in England prior to 1690.

Bergamote d'Ete - Originated prior to 1628 (Le Lectier). Blight susceptible.

Besi de La Motte - Originated in France prior to 1685. Blight susceptible, fruit good.

Beurre d'Angleterre - Originated in England prior to 1628 (Le Lectier). Blight susceptible.

Beurre Gris - Originated in France prior to 1650. Not to be confused with Buerre Gris d'Hiver Nouveau.

Catillac - Originated before 1665. Old French baking pear. Very large and late. Similar to Pound.

Citron de Carmes - Cultivated in France by 1628, in USA by 1830. Fruit small, quality good, blight susceptible.

Doyenne d'Alecon - Originated in France about 1600. Named for town of Alencon. Very late.

Endicott - Planted 1n 1630 by John Endicott, first colonial governor of Massachusetts, and still growing in Danvers, Massachusetts.

Epargne - Originated in France prior to 1629. Translation "thrifty".

Guenette - Originated in Europe about 1675.

Iazzolo - Originated in Italy and mentioned since 1600.

Pound - Originated in England about 1690. Very large fruit. Late.

San Giovanni - Originated in Italy and mentioned since 1660.

Thorn - Perry pear. Originated in England prior to 1676. Bloom mid- season.