In full, Williams’, Williams’s (erron. Willian) Bon Chrétien: A very juicy variety of the Bon Chrétien pear (see BON a.), ripening in September, so called from the name of its first distributor in England.

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  Called also Bartlett from the name of its importer into U.S.

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1814.  W. T. Aiton, Epit. Hortus Kewensis, 151. Bishop’s-thumb Pear. Bonchrétien winter…. Williams’s.

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1852.  G. W. Johnson, Cottage Gard. Dict., 690. Useful and profitable orchard Pears…. Williams’s Bon Chretien.

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1860.  Hogg, Fruit Man., 220. Williams’ Bon Chrêtien (Bartlett; De Lavault; Williams’).

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1884.  Pall Mall Budget, 22 Aug., 11/1. The … juicy flavour of the famous William Bon Chrétien.

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1895.  C. W. Dalmon, Song Favours, 34.

                And give you all our shares
Of luscious Harvest plums and William pears.

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