Cavelier de la Salle

Pear

Origin and History

Raised from seed of Olivier de Serres fertilized with Vice-President Delbée. Described in 1895 as a new variety.

Tree

Rather vigorous and very fertile; forms beautiful pyramids.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, having the appearance of Olivier de Serres.

Flesh and Flavor: Extra fine, juicy, sugary, delicious, agreeably perfumed.

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

Season

December.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes or Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Cavelier de la Salle.

Guide Prat. 103. 1895.

Raised from seed of Olivier de Serres fertilized with Vice-President Delbée; described in 1895 as a new variety. Fruit medium, having the appearance of Olivier de Serres; flesh extra fine, juicy, sugary, delicious, agreeably perfumed; Dec. Tree rather vigorous and very fertile, forming beautiful pyramids.

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