Pear Collection (page 30)

Cactus - Prickly Pear (Opuntia insularis) Flower and fruit - Isabela, Galapagos

Cactus - Prickly Pear (Opuntia echios) Showing spiny pads - South Plaza, Galapagos

Burnt Column of Constantine, Constantinople, Turkey
Greetings postcard from Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey, showing the Burnt Column of the Roman Emperor Constantine, built to commemorate the declaration of Byzantium (later renamed Constantinople)

Adding Yeast
Adding yeast make pear wine. Date: 1960s

Rail car transporting a giant pear Date: 1910

Common Pear (Pyrus communis) flowering, growing against red barn, Snohomish County, Lake Stevens, Washington State, U.S.A

Common Pear (Pyrus communis) espalier with fruit, growing in garden, Normandy, France, june

Common Pear (Pyrus communis) Doyenne du Comice, close-up of flowers, in garden, Suffolk, England, april

Wild Spiny Pear (Pyrus spinosa) habit, flowering, Gargano Peninsula, Apulia, Italy, april

Common Pear (Pyrus communis) Conference, close-up of leaves and developing fruit, in garden, Suffolk, England, may

Common Pear (Pyrus communis) espalier, growing against brick wall of walled garden, Thornham Estate, Thornham Magna, Suffolk, England, may

Domestic Sheep, flock, resting in shade under wild pear trees, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, may

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) adult, feeding, stealing Common Pear (Pyrus communis) fruit from orchard, Shropshire, England, july

Assortment of fruit and vegetables. Computer artwork of fruit and vegetables, including: cherries, grapes, orange, pear, peppers, apple and cabbage

Avocados. Halved and whole avocados, the fruit of the avocado plant (Persea americana)

Pears

Pears (Pyrus communis) on a chopping board

Fruits and vegetables. These are an essential part of a healthy diet, being a good source of vitamins and minerals, as well as fibre

Fruits
Assorted fresh fruits. These are an essential part of a healthy diet, being a good source of vitamins and minerals, as well as fibre

Pear, 16th century

Pear scab infection, light micrograph
Pear scab infection. Light micrograph of a section through a pear (Pyrus sp.) infected with the Venturia pirinum fungus. This fungus causes scab, or black spot, of the pear fruit

Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) in flower

Pear (Pyrus)
Ancient pear tree (Pyrus sp.) in fruit in autumn. Photographed in Mesendorf or Meschendorf, saxon villages, Transylvania, Romania

Pear fruit tissue, light micrograph
Pear fruit tissue. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through tissue from the fruit of a pear tree (Pyrus sp.). The section shows stone clusters or sclerieds (red)

Grey pears (Pyrus sp.) growing on their tree

Pyrus salicifolia Pendula
Weeping willow-leaved pear fruits (Pyrus salicifolia Pendula )

Pear (Pyrus eleagnifolia)
Pear (Pyrus elaegnifolia). Ripening pears on their tree

Pear (Pyrus longipes). Ripe pears on their tree

BONNARD: BREAKFAST, c1899. Misia Natanson at Breakfast. Oil on wood by Pierre Bonnard

FANTIN-LATOUR: FRUITS, 1865. Flowers and Fruits. Oil on canvas by Henri Fantin-Latour, 1865

VAN GOGH: PEARTREE, 1888. Peartree in Blossom. Oil on canvas by Vincent Van Gogh

NEW FRUITS, c1950s. Fruits unknown to Your Great-Grandfather when a Boy. American magazine illustration, c1950

Edible fruits. Printed color French lithograph (key available)

USA, Oregon, Hood River Valley, Pear orchard in bloom framing red barn and Mt. Hood. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

The Price of a Pear - postcard by Lawson Wood
The Price of a Pear. A young scallywag on is way to (or from) school pays the price of a spot of scrumping as the acquisition of a prime juicy pear has resulted in a pair of torn britches

The Flag and Arms of Mexico. The coat of arms features an eagle, holding a serpent in its talon, perched on top of a prickly pear cactus situated on a rock that rising above a lake

Mature Pear Tree - in blossom
SG-20094 Mature PEAR TREE - In blossom Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Wild pear in flower (Pyrus communis). V. rare in UK
ROG-12421 Wild pear in flower V. rare in UK. Pyrus communis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Wild pear blossom, Pyrus communis. Europe
ROG-12304 Wild pear blossom Europe Pyrus communis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Old Pear Tree - in orchard Woodland Trust Reserve, Melrose Farm, Worcestershire, UK
ROG-11254 Old PEAR Tree - in Orchard Woodland Trust Reserve, Melrose Farm, Worcestershire, UK Pyrus communis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fruit - Apples and pears in boxes, St-Truiden, Belgium
ME-1199 Fruit - Apples and pears in boxes St-Truiden, Belgium Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Pears - two
LA-4043 Pears - two Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fruit for sale, Padova, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Yellowhammer - female in pear tree - Oxon UK
RES-956 Yellowhammer - female in pear tree Oxon UK Emberiza citrinella George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cactus Bee on Prickly Pear Blossum (Oppuntia spp) - Arizona - Sonoran Desert - Collecting nectar
CAN-3174 Cactus Bee - on Prickly Pear Blossum (Oppuntia spp), collecting nectar and pollen serving as pollinator Sonoran Desert, Arizona

Pear Red Williams
Pear (Pyrus communis Red Williams )

Pear - conferance on tree - Belgium
ME-1407 Pear - conferance on tree Belgium Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fruit tree meadow with flowering plum, pear and cherry trees and dandelions in early spring Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-527 Fruit tree meadow - with flowering plum, pear and cherry trees and dandelions in early spring Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Prunus domestica Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints

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Captivating Pear: A Journey Through Cultures and Seasons In the bustling fruit shop of Tehran, Iran, a vibrant display of pears catches the eye. Amidst the Middle Eastern charm, these luscious fruits stand as a symbol of nature's bounty. As we delve into folklore, memories of "Partridge in a pear tree" and "I had a Little Nut Tree" come to mind. Pear trees have long been intertwined with tales that ignite our imagination. Traveling eastward to Jinchuan in Sichuan Province, China, Tibetan praying flags flutter alongside blossoming pear trees. This harmonious sight reminds us of the unity between spirituality and nature. Across time and space, Thanksgiving traditions bring forth images of abundance. Cornucopias overflow with pears among other fruits in wood engravings from the 19th century—a reminder to be grateful for nature's gifts. Spring arrives in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany when pear trees burst into bloom on meadows. Their delicate white flowers create an enchanting scene that awakens hope for new beginnings. A still life painting captures the essence of simplicity as a fruit basket graces a kitchen table. Amongst apples and oranges lies the humble yet elegant presence of pears—nature's artistry at its finest. Venturing across continents to Oregon in the USA reveals vast pear orchards blooming against majestic mountainscapes—an awe-inspiring fusion where natural beauty meets human cultivation. The Scarlet Bueree Pear takes center stage on Volume II Plate 44—a testament to mankind's fascination with this delectable fruit throughout history. Its crimson hue beckons us closer with promises of sweetness within. Finally, we encounter ripe Brown Beurre Pears adorned by lush leaves—the epitome of perfection found within Pyrus communis species. Nature showcases its craftsmanship through every detail—colorful skin concealing succulent flesh beneath it all. From Tehran to China, Germany to the USA, pears transcend borders and cultures.