Antoine Delfosse

Pear

Antoine Delfosse

Origin/History

Raised by M. Grégoire of Jodoigne, Belgium, about 1870.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, ovate, truncated

Skin: Dull green passing into dull yellow, covered with fawn spots

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx and Basin: Not described in source.

Flesh and Flavor: Fine, melting, juicy, saccharine, exquisite

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

Late November

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

References: Guide Prat. 82. 1876; Baltet Cult. Fr. 320, 331, 332. 1908.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

View original book sources (1)

Antoine Delfosse. 1. Guide Prat. 82. 1876. 2. Baltet Cult. Fr. 320, 331, 332. 1908. Raised by M. Grégoire of Jodoigne, Bel., about 1870. Fruit medium, ovate, truncated, dull green passing into dull yellow, covered with fawn spots; flesh fine, melting, juicy, saccharine, exquisite; late Nov.

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