Origin:

1700s England.  Imported to America around 1800.

Description:

The most well know European Pear for a reason.  Sweet spicy flavor, fine texture and good keeping quality’s make it a great pear to grow.  This is beautiful Red Blushing Strain of Bartlett is Fireblight resistant.

• Uses: Fresh Eating, Cooking, Caning Wine
• Flavor: Sweet, Spicy
• Fruit Size: Medium
• Pollination: Partially Self-Fertile
• Ripens: Mid-August-September, Dose not require additional ripening after harvest.
• Keeps 2-3 Months in Cold Storage
• Fireblight:  – Resistant
• USDA Zones: 5-8