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Arlingham Squash

Synonyms: Old Squash, Old Taynton Squash, Squash Pear

Arlingham SquashPossibly 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 discovery of one old tree.

Origin: Arlingham

Status: Unknown

For further information on this and other pears, please see "Pears of Gloucestershire and Perry Pears of the Three Counties" by Charles Martell.

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