Bolarmud. 1. Dochnahl Führ. Obstkunde 2:116. 1856.
An oriental variety introduced in 1833. Fruit fairly large, ventriculous-turbinate, of a uniform light green, blushed with red; tolerably sweet; Dec.
Bollweiler Butterbirne. 1. Dochnahl Führ. Obstkunde 2:70. 1856.
A seedling raised by Bollweiler in Alsace, 1851. Fruit medium, short-turbinate, green changing to greenish-yellow, somewhat blushed, thick-scaled; flesh melting, sweet; Apr.
Bologna. 1. Ragan Nom. Pear, B. P. I. Bul. 126:59. 1908.
Originated by Van Mons. Fruit medium, yellow; good; late.
Bon-Chrétien d’Auch (Calvel). 1. Hogg Fruit Man. 533. 1884.
Although bearing the same name this pear is quite distinct from the Bon-Chrétien d’Auch which is regarded as synonymous with the Bon-Chrétien d’Hiver, since the pear here discussed ripens in July and August. Fruit large to very large, like Calebasse in form, one side sometimes more swollen than the other, green becoming yellow on approaching maturity, bright vermilion on side exposed to the sun; flesh breaking; juice rich and sugary; good; July.
Bon-Chrétien d’Automne. 1. Langley Pomona 131. 1729. 2. Knoop Fructologie 1:82, Tab. II, fig. 1771.
Listed by Langley as ready to be gathered Aug. 20. Knoop stated in 1771 that it had the same qualities as the Bon Chrétien d’été but that it ripens a little later. Fruit large; flesh soft and friable, but juicy, pleasant and aromatic.