Item Synonyms Description
Johantorp A very late ripening and cold hardy pear widely grown in Sweden for winter storage. Johantorp will hang on the tree late into the winter. They can be picked in very late fall and stored or in areas with mild winters, eaten directly off the tree at Christmas time.
Josphine de Malines Juicy, sweet, vinous, floral melting flesh - this is perhaps the essential Belgian pear. Ripens late and keeps very well. Obtained by Esperen, pomologist and mayor of Malines in the 19th century; one of the best late season pears