Archiduchesse d'Autriche

Pear

Archiduchesse d'Autriche

Origin and History

Raised by Van Mons. Reference: Hogg, Fruit Manual, 1884.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium or below

Form: Globular-turbinate

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx: Not described in source.

Basin: Not described in source.

Skin: Green; yellowish-green when ripe; blushed with brownish-red; dots and stains of cinnamon-russet.

Flesh and Flavor: White, semi-melting, slightly gritty at core, juicy, sugary and rather rich flavor.

Core and Seeds: Slightly gritty at core.

Season

September.

Uses

Second rate dessert.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Archiduchesse d'Autriche. i. Hogg Fruit Man. 483. 1884. Raised by Van Mons. Fruit medium or below, globular-turbinate, green, yellowish-green when ripe, blushed with brownish-red, dots and stains of cinnamon-russet; flesh white, semi-melting, slightly gritty at core, juicy, sugary and rather rich flavor; second rate dessert; Sept.

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