Belle de Kain

Pear

Origin/History

On trial with Messrs. Simon-Louis of Metz, Lorraine, in 1876.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Large
Form: Pyriform-truncate
Skin: Brilliant lemon-yellow
Flesh: Semi-melting

Season

Not described in source.

Uses

Good market variety.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Belle de Kain.

Guide Prat. 83. 1876. On trial with Messrs. Simon-Louis of Metz, Lorraine, in 1876. Fruit large, pyriform-truncate, brilliant lemon-yellow; flesh semi-melting; a good market variety.

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