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[Bob Hartman <hartmansfruittrees@wport.com>]

 There was only one other response on this request.  I haven't
personally fruited the Summer Blood Birne yet but the person I got the
scionwood from has and here is her response about how she evaluated it. 
She is a member of our local chapter of the Western Cascade Fruit Society
and grows quite a number of fruit.

"I have not enjoyed the red pear that I have, the Summer Blood Birne.  I am not a pear lover to begin with, but do have my favorites, this is not one.  I remember it to be a bit gritty and the flavor is one that I would pass up, given a choice.  The keeping quality is somewhat like the old Transparent apple, unless I am not haravesting properly time wise.
 
I would be happy with it as a novelty just for adding to fruit salads, but the color is not attractive, having a brown tinge.  If this tree had to be replaced, this variety is not one that I would regraft If someone wanted to try a red flesh pear, I would suggest trying another variety first.  It will be interesting to see if this variety will grow differently in your soil."
 
Anyway I'll see how it turns out at my place in a couple of years.

Bob Hartman
Western Washington

Ed Fackler wrote:

 Does anyone have any personal experience with any of the few red fleshed pears?If so, elaborate regarding flavor and size of fruit please.Thanks.Ed, S. Ohio..............cold burr......

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