Blakeney Red Size:Pyrodwarf Valued for its vigour and

Valued for its vigour and heavy cropping

Recorded in 1831 but believed to be a much older tree from Herefordshire

Green with some soft russet patches

Ready mid-season

Firm and juicy flesh

Blakeney Red Size:Pyrodwarf Valued for its vigour andA dual purpose eating and perry pear from Gloucestershire. Large yellow fruits with heavy flush, sometimes streaked with light russet. A reliable and heavy cropper. Flowers mid season. Ready to harvest end of September to beginning of October. Mill up to seven days after harvest. Widely planted in the nineteenth century, especially around Gloucestershire. Medium acid and tannin, very pleasant quality. Permission to use photograph by Kevin Garrod