Alphonse Allegatiere
PearAlphonse Allegatiere
Origin/History
Described by Simon-Louis Brothers, Metz, Lorraine, in 1895 as a new variety. Published in Guide Pratique, 1895.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and form: Large. Form not further described.
Skin: Clear yellow passing to butter-yellow at maturity.
Flesh and flavor: White, very fine, melting, sugary. Quality: first-rate.
Stem, cavity, calyx, basin: Not described in source.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October and November.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Alphonse Allegatiere. 1. Guide Prat. 103. 1895. Described by Simon-Louis Brothers, Metz, Lorraine, in 1895, as a new variety. Fruit large, clear yellow passing to butter-yellow at maturity; flesh white, very fine, melting, sugary; first; Oct. and Nov.