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Beurré Lagasse

Pear

Beurré Lagasse

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

Origin/History

A French variety noted for its resistance to the great frost of 1879–80.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, oval-pyriform.

Skin: Yellowish-green.

Flesh and Flavor: Fine, melting, and juicy. Quality rated as good.

Cavity, Basin, Calyx, Stem, and Core: Not described in source.

Season

Late September.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Beurré Lagasse.

i. Guide Prat. 71. 1895.

A French variety which resisted the great frost of 1879-80. Fruit medium, oval-pyriform, yellowish-green: flesh fine, melting, juicy; good; late Sept.

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