Abele de St. Denis

Pear

Abele de St. Denis

Origin and History

Described in 1855 as a comparatively new or recently introduced pear in England. First documented in McIntosh's Bk. Gard. (1855).

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin: Not described in source.

Skin: Not described in source.

Flesh and Flavor: Excellent for dessert.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Not described in source.

Uses

Dessert pear.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Abele de St. Denis. 1. McIntosh Bk. Gard. 2:459. 1855.

Described in 1855 as a "comparatively new or recently introduced pear" in England. Fruit large; excellent for dessert.

— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)