Belle d'Ixelles

Pear

Belle d'Ixelles

Origin / History

First reported by Millet. On trial with the Society Van Mons in 1860.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Large.

Form: Not described in source.

Stem: Not described in source.

Cavity: Not described in source.

Calyx: Not described in source.

Basin: Not described in source.

Skin: Golden-yellow.

Dots: Not described in source.

Flesh and flavor: Flesh very melting and perfumed.

Core and seeds: Not described in source.

Season

October.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes / 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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Belle d'Ixelles.

Mag. Hort. 26:218. 1860.

Guide Prat. 83. 1876.

First reported by Millet. On trial with the Society Van Mons in 1860. Fruit large, golden-yellow skin; flesh very melting and perfumed; Oct.

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

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