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Barland

Barland

Synonyms: Bareland, Bearland, Bosbury, Bosbury Pear

barlandA 17th century variety whose perry was prescribed for its health-giving properties. A big tree like an oak. May have been started at Bosbury, Herefordshire.

Origin: Bosbury, Herefordshire

Status: Not endangered

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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