Poire is the rench word for "pear". It is said to have 1,500 varieties of Pear depending on the form, color, skin, and flavor. It is called Birne (Germany); Pera (Spain); Pera (Italy). Varieties are Abate Fetel; Alexander Lucas; Conference; Red Bartlett, Red Williams Christ; Santa Maria; Williams Christ and Nashi

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