D'Auch
PearD'Auch Pear
Origin and History
D'Auch was introduced into England before 1817 by the Duke of Northumberland. The variety is documented in Lindley's Guide to Orchard and Garden (1831) and Decaisne & Naudin's Manual of the Amateur Gardener (4:473). Historically it has often been confused with the Colmar pear, to which it bears a close resemblance, though D'Auch is a distinct variety.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Form and Size: Very large; long form; bossed (bearing irregular protuberances); irregular outline; obtuse at the apex.
Stem: Fuller development toward the stalk compared to Colmar.
Skin: Lively yellow, washed with orange-red.
Flesh and Flavor: Breaking texture (crisp, non-melting); sweet; notable for having higher flavor than Colmar. Not high in overall quality despite the sweetness.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Maturation: Arrives at maturity somewhat later than Colmar.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes or Variants
Not described in source.
Other
The most distinctive identification feature is the comparison to Colmar: D'Auch is larger at the stalk, matures later, and has noticeably sweeter flesh, yet remains inferior in overall quality. These relative characteristics are critical for distinguishing D'Auch from its frequent point of confusion.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)D'Auch.
- Lindley Guide Orch. Card. 397. 1831.
- Decaisne & Naudin Man. Amat. Jard. 4:473.
This pear greatly resembles Colmar in almost every respect and has often been confused with it. It is, however, more full next the stalk and arrives at maturity somewhat later and its flesh has a higher flavor. D'Auch was introduced into England before 1817 by the Duke of Northumberland. Fruit very large, long, bossed, irregular, obtuse; skin a lively yellow washed with orange-red; flesh breaking, sweet; not high in quality.