Abstract: ‘NC4’ is a new and distinct variety of pear tree (Pyrus communis), selected from seedlings produced as the result of a cross between female parent ‘Concorde’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,192) and male parent ‘Red Williams’ (not patented). ‘NC4’ is distinguished by its fruit, the skin color of which is red-purple at harvest, turning to red-orange upon ripening.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Bartlett pear tree named ‘Russetted Bartlett’ characterized particularly by producing fruit that has the overall appearance of a typical Bartlett pear, but is somewhat larger, totally russetted at maturity, and ripens later than typical Bartlett fruit.

Abstract: The invention is a new and distinct pear tree variety denominated ‘HW624’. The new pear tree is characterized by producing heavy crops of medium-to large-sized fruit, picked about 2 weeks after ‘Bartlett’. Fruits are green when harvested, turning yellow as fruits ripen, and there is a medium red blush where exposed to the sun. There were no natural fire blight infections on the seedling tree, and results from controlled inoculations indicate a high level of resistance to fire blight. The tree is also highly resistant to pear psylla.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP52’ is disclosed. The new variety is notable for its attractive yellow fruit with light red blush, long shelf life and crisp, firm texture.

Abstract: A new pear variety named ‘CH201’ is distinguished by its crunchy bicolored fruit, which maintains its quality during very long term storage, and its low susceptibility to fire blight.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pyrus communis L. pear tree variety named ‘PE3UNIBO’, is particularly characterized by the following features: medium vigorous and slightly compact trees with upright habitus; bearing habitus normally on spurs on 2-3 years old branches and sometimes on 1 year old shoot; good grafting compatibility with the main quince rootstocks; early medium ripening (about 1-2 days before ‘Bartlett’); high and constant yield; early bearing; good size of fruit (about 200 g), ranging from pyriform to pyriform-elongated shape; green skin until the full ripening stage with a slight russet; tender and juicy white flesh at the full ripening stage with a very good flavor that is slightly sour; long storage capacity in cold room is, until 5 month.

Abstract: The new and distinct Pyrus communis L. pear tree variety named ‘PE1UNIBO’ is particularly characterized by the following features: medium-high vigorous trees with upright growing habitus; bearing habitus normally on spurs on 2-3 years old branches; good grafting compatibility with the main quince rootstocks; early ripening (about 9 days before ‘Bartlett’); high and constant yield and early bearing; green fruit, also when ripe, with slight russet (20-30%); fruit medium size with regular pyriform shape; tender and juicy white-cream flesh at full ripening stage with a very good flavor and high sugar content; possibility of eating the pear at the harvesting time, when crunchy; long storage capacity in cold room, up to 5-6 months.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pyrus communis L. pear tree variety named ‘PE4UNIBO’is particularly characterized by the following features: medium vigorous trees with semi-upright habit; bearing habitus mainly on 1 year old shoots and subsequently on 2-3 years old branches (like ‘Bartlett’); partial grafting incompatibility with quince rootstocks; medium late ripening (about 15 days after ‘Bartlett’); medium productivity; big size of the fruit (about 300 g) with pyriform-elongated shape (like ‘Abbé Fétel’); yellow-green skin with a nice red over-color on 70-80% of surface; tender and juicy white flesh, at full ripening stage and with a very good flavor and sweet taste; long storage capacity in cold room up to 6 months.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pyrus communis L. pear tree variety named ‘PE2UNIBO’ is particularly characterized by the following features: medium vigorous trees with semi-upright growing habitus; bearing habitus normally on spurs on 2-3 years old branches and on 1 year shoots; good grafting compatibility with the main quince rootstocks; early ripening (about 15 days before ‘Bartlett’); high and constant yield and early bearing; good size of the fruit (over 200 g) with regular pyriform shape; green skin at picking time and yellow-green at full ripening stage (after the cold storage), with an attractive red-orange over-color in the fruit surface previously exposed to sun; tender, juicy and white flash, with a very good flavor (good sugar-acid balance) at full ripening stage; long storage capacity in cold room, up to 5-6 months.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP009’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP003’ is disclosed. The new pear tree is notable for the size and quality of its fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP027’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life.

Abstract: A new pear variety distinguished by its small to medium sized fruit which has up to 70% blush coverage; tree ripened, crisp texture and mature for consumption in mid-January (based on harvest in Goulburn Valley, Australia).

Abstract: A new pear variety distinguished by its medium to large sized fruit and long storage potential. Fruit are bicoloured with a strong red blush over a green colored skin. They ripen to a fine texture with no grit and excellent aromatics.

Abstract: ‘16 VHVN’ pear tree is characterized by its productive bearing and attractive non-russeting fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pyrus communis pear tree variety named ‘CELINA’ particularly characterized by its green-yellow fruit with a red blush, pyriform/straight to convex fruit shape, fine fruit texture, medium fruit size, high yield, early fruit maturation, and resistance to scab.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP33’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its large fruit size, long shelf life, and texture.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP109’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life.

Abstract: A new pear tree named ‘Roksolana’ is disclosed. Fruit of ‘Roksolana’ is notable for its excellent eating quality—the fruit is firm and somewhat juicy, with high sugar and acid levels that give the fruit a complex and durable aroma and flavor. ‘Roksolana’ pears are harvested relatively late in the season, and have been found to store well over long periods. Once taken out of storage, ‘Roksolana’ pears are slow to mature and have a long shelf life.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pear tree, which has been given the designation ‘HW610’, which produces a high quality, attractive mid-season fruit and has a good to very good rating for quality of fresh and processed fruit.

Abstract: ‘HW616’ is an early season high quality pear primarily for the fresh market that has an attractive golden yellow fruit with no blush, smooth skin, very good balance between sweetness and acidity, that is exceptionally juicy and has excellent resistance to natural fire blight.

Abstract: ‘HW616’ is an early season high quality pear primarily for the fresh market that has an attractive golden yellow fruit with no blush, smooth skin, very good balance between sweetness and acidity, that is exceptionally juicy and has excellent resistance to natural fire blight.

Abstract: A new pear variety distinguished by its large size fruit of nice shape; fruit having a good quality texture and flavor; good tree type; blight tolerant (equivalent to ‘Honeysweet’ variety); early season (mid-August); and annual high productivity.

Abstract: A new distinct pear variety is described. This interspecific variety results from crossing between ‘Nijisseiki’ (Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai) (not patented) and ‘Max Red Barlett’ (Pyrus communis) (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 741). The new variety has been named ‘Prem2P’ and was selected because of its crisp texture and ‘Bartlett’ type flavor. The fruit of this new variety is characterized by its pyriform shape, smooth yellow skin, crisp texture and ‘Bartlett’ type flavor when fully ripe.

Abstract: A new distinct pear variety is described. This interspecific variety results from crossing varieties, ‘Nijisseiki’ (Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai) (not patented) and ‘Max Red Bartlett’ (Pyrus communis) (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 741). The new variety has been named ‘Prem1P’ and was selected because of its crisp texture and strong ‘Barlett’ type flavor. The fruit of this new variety is characterized by its round to high round fruit shape which has 50-70% red blush coverage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pear tree, which has been given the designation ‘HW610’, which produces a high quality, attractive mid-season fruit and has a good to very good rating for quality of fresh and processed fruit.

Abstract: A variety of pear tree having a high productivity, tolerance to fireblight, consistently large fruit that ripens early, and fruit having a pleasant, juicy flavor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pear tree Pyrus communis L and which is denominated varietally as ‘Carolina Gold’ and which produces a relatively large russetted colored pear which is mature for harvesting and shipment on or after August 29th under the ecological conditions prevailing near Phoenix, Oreg.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pear tree ‘Pyrus communis L’ and which is denominated varietally as ‘LOWRY RED’ and which produces an attractively colored red pear which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately after September 18 under the ecological conditions prevailing near Phoenix, Oreg.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘Todd’ is disclosed. The new pear is a limb sport of ‘Bosc’ and is notable for its large, russeted fruit.

Abstract: A new pear tree named ‘Roksolana’ is disclosed. Fruit of ‘Roksolana’ is notable for its excellent eating quality-the fruit is firm and somewhat juicy, with high sugar and acid levels that give the fruit a complex and durable aroma and flavor. ‘Roksolana’ pears are harvested relatively late in the season, and have been found to store well over long periods. Once taken out of storage, ‘Roksolana’ pears are slow to mature and have a long shelf life.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP109’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP33’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its large fruit size, long shelf life and texture.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pyrus communis pear tree variety named ‘CELINA’ particularly characterized by its green-yellow fruit with a red blush, pyriform/straight to convex fruit shape, fine fruit texture, medium fruit size, high yield, early fruit maturation, and resistance to scab.

Abstract: A new pear variety distinguished by its small to medium sized fruit which has up to 70% blush coverage; tree ripened, crisp texture and mature for consumption in mid-January (based on harvest in Goulburn Valley, Australia).

Abstract: A new pear variety distinguished by its medium to large sized fruit and long storage potential. Fruit are bicoloured with a strong red blush over a green colored skin. They ripen to a fine texture with no grit and excellent aromatics.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pyrus communis L. pear tree variety named ‘PE3UNIBO’, is particularly characterized by the following features: medium vigorous and slightly compact trees with upright habitus; bearing habitus normally on spurs on 2-3 years old branches and sometimes on 1 year old shoot; good grafting compatibility with the main quince rootstocks; early medium ripening (about 1-2 days before ‘Bartlett’); high and constant yield; early bearing; good size of fruit (about 200 g), ranging from pyriform to pyriform-elongated shape; green skin until the full ripening stage with a slight russet; tender and juicy white flesh at the full ripening stage with a very good flavor that is slightly sour; long storage capacity in cold room is, until 5 month.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pyrus communis L. pear tree variety named ‘PE4UNIBO’ is particularly characterized by the following features: medium vigorous trees with semi-upright habit; bearing habitus mainly on 1 year old shoots and subsequently on 2-3 years old branches (like ‘Bartlett’); partial grafting incompatibility with quince rootstocks; medium late ripening (about 15 days after ‘Bartlett’); medium productivity; big size of the fruit (about 300 g) with pyriform-elongated shape (like ‘Abbé Fétel’); yellow-green skin with a nice red over-color on 70-80% of surface; tender and juicy white flesh, at full ripening stage and with a very good flavor and sweet taste; long storage capacity in cold room up to 6 months.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pyrus communis L. pear tree variety named ‘PE2UNIBO’ is particularly characterized by the following features: medium vigorous trees with semi-upright growing habitus; bearing habitus normally on spurs on 2-3 years old branches and on 1 year shoots; good grafting compatibility with the main quince rootstocks; early ripening (about 15 days before ‘Bartlett’); high and constant yield and early bearing; good size of the fruit (over 200 g) with regular pyriform shape; green skin at picking time and yellow-green at full ripening stage (after the cold storage), with an attractive red-orange over-color in the fruit surface previously exposed to sun; tender, juicy and white flash, with a very good flavor (good sugar-acid balance) at full ripening stage; long storage capacity in cold room, up to 5-6 months.

Abstract: The new and distinct Pyrus communis L. pear tree variety named ‘PE1UNIBO’ is particularly characterized by the following features: medium-high vigorous trees with upright growing habitus; bearing habitus normally on spurs on 2-3 years old branches; good grafting compatibility with the main quince rootstocks; early ripening (about 9 days before ‘Bartlett’); high and constant yield and early bearing; green fruit, also when ripe, with slight russet (20-30%); fruit medium size with regular pyriform shape; tender and juicy white-cream flesh at full ripening stage with a very good flavor and high sugar content; possibility of eating the pear at the harvesting time, when crunchy; long storage capacity in cold room, up to 5-6 months.

Abstract: A new pear variety named ‘CH201’ is distinguished by its crunchy bicolored fruit, which maintains its quality during very long term storage, and its low susceptibility to fire blight.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP52’ is disclosed. The new variety is notable for its attractive yellow fruit with light red blush, long shelf life and crisp, firm texture.

Abstract: The invention is a new and distinct pear tree variety denominated ‘HW624’. The new pear tree is characterized by producing heavy crops of medium-to large-sized fruit, picked about 2 weeks after ‘Bartlett’. Fruits are green when harvested, turning yellow as fruits ripen, and there is a medium red blush where exposed to the sun. There were no natural fire blight infections on the seedling tree, and results from controlled inoculations indicate a high level of resistance to fire blight. The tree is also highly resistant to pear psylla.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bartlett pear tree named ‘Russetted Bartlett’ characterized particularly by producing fruit that has the overall appearance of a typical Bartlett pear, but is somewhat larger, totally russetted at maturity, and ripens later than typical Bartlett fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP003’ is disclosed. The new pear tree is notable for the size and quality of its fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP027’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life.

Abstract: ‘NC4’ is a new and distinct variety of pear tree (Pyrus communis), selected from seedlings produced as the result of a cross between female parent ‘Concorde’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,192) and male parent ‘Red Williams’ (not patented). ‘NC4’ is distinguished by its fruit, the skin overcolor of which is purple at harvest, turning to red and orange-red upon ripening.

Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP009’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life.

Abstract: The ‘Olsen Bosc’ pear tree, a mutation of ‘Bosc’, is notable for its distinctive fruit. Profound russeting on substantially the entire surface of the skin gives ‘Olsen Bosc’ pears a distinctive bronze appearance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of pear tree named ‘MN121’ that is characterized by its good cold hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zone 4; observed for 30 years, its lack of fire blight infection in field observations on test trees, its fruit with a storage life of approximately three months in refrigerated storage with ambient atmosphere, its fruit that ripen in mid-August in central Minnesota, its fruit with a crisp texture and a sweet and pleasing flavor similar to that of an Asian pear, its fruit that is oval to elliptic in shape, and its fruit that may be picked ripe for immediate consumption with no after-ripening required.