Current through November 30, 2024
(a)Pears means and includes any and all varieties or subvarieties of pears with the genus Pyrus that are produced in the production area and are classified as:(1) Summer/fall pears including Bartlett and Starkrimson pears;(2) Winter pears including Beurre D'Anjou, Beurre Bosc, Doyenne du Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Winter Nelis, Packham, Seckel, and Taylor's Gold pears; and(3) Other pears including any or all other varieties or subvarieties of pears not classified as summer/fall or winter pears.(b) The Fresh Pear Committee and/or the Processed Pear Committee, with the approval of the Secretary, may recognize new or delete obsolete varieties or subvarieties for each category.