Auguste Miguard
PearAuguste Miguard
Origin and History
Introduced in France by M. Grégoire. First described in Guide Prat. (1876); reported in the Western New York Horticultural Society records (1896).
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Rather large; oblong.
Comparative Description: Somewhat resembles Louise Bonne de Jersey in shape and color.
Skin: Yellow, with dull red cheek on the sunny side.
Flesh and Flavor: Melting, vinous, very juicy, and of a pleasing flavor.
Quality: First.
Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October to December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Other
First quality designation indicates suitability for fresh dessert use.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Auguste Miguard.
- Guide Prat. 82. 1876.
- W. N. Y. Hort. Soc. Rft. 25. 1896. Introduced in France by M. Grégoire. Fruit rather large, oblong, somewhat resembling Louise Bonne de Jersey in shape and color, yellow, with dull red cheek on the sunny side; flesh melting, vinous, very juicy and of a pleasing flavor; first; Oct. to Dec.