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Sack

Synonyms: Longstalk, Longstuck

SackA very old variety, once widely planted in the vicinity of Newent particularly in Gorsley. May be confused with Turners Barn, but its fruit falls earlier.

Origin: Gorsley

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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