Bosc pear--Wimmers cultivar

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Bosc pear is provided which originated as a whole tree mutation. The fruit of the new variety assumes a uniform russet appearance at least one month earlier than other Bosc pear varieties, and when ripened exhibits a more bronze coloration as illustrated. The fruit of the new variety exhibits small inconspicuous dots on its surface and its surface exhibits a slightly roughened texture. Commonly the fruit is ready for picking approximately one week later than that of the standard Bosc pear variety. Also, the fruit of the new variety when ripened tends to exhibit a higher soluble solids content and tends to be sweeter than that of other Bosc pear varieties.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of pear tree which is believed to be a whole tree mutation of the standard Bosc pear variety, substantially as illustrated and described, capable of forming quality fruit which (a) assumes a uniform russet appearance at least one month earlier than other known Bosc pear varieties, (b) assumes an attractive bronze coloration when ripened, (c) bears small inconspicuous dots on the fruit surface, (d) exhibits a slightly roughened surface texture, (e) tends to exhibit a higher soluble solids content when ripened than other known Bosc pear varieties, (f) tends to be sweeter than other known Bosc pear varieties, and (g) is ready for picking approximately one week later than the standard Bosc pear variety.