Bosc (Beurre Bosc) a uniquely shaped and colored pear, the bosc has a long tapering neck, the skin color is dark yellow overlaid with cinnamon russet, which varies in intensity depending upon climatic and conditions.  Flesh yellowish white, some grit at the center, buttery but not melting, very juicy.  aromatic, the flavor, rates among the best in dessert quality when properly grown.  On the Market October through March with very few in April.  October is the peak month.