Re: [nafex] Antique Pears

[mike tomlinson <tugger@netreach.net>]

Claude and others
Thanks for the comment re Brandy/Brandywine. Cole, in 1848, described it as
follows (in part):"...melting, of a sweet, rich, excellent flavor." Doesn't
sound like a perry pear. He further said " Origin, Chaddsford, Pa." which, I
can tell you,  is right on the Brandywine River. So, no match.  Oh, well,
that's part of the fun of the search.
Mike

Claude Jolicoeur wrote:

> A 08:50 01.01.16 -0500, vous avez écrit :
> >Jerry
> >I, too, saw Nick's listing of these two varieties and wonder if Brandy is
> >the same as Brandywine.
>
> I should say on this that Brandy is an English perry pear that is quite
> ancient (was popular during the 19th century). Probably is different from
> Brandywine.
> Claude Jolicoeur