Delices de Froyennes
PearDELICES DE FROYENNES
Origin/History
This variety was obtained by M. de Courcelle, of Lille, near Tournay.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Acute pyriform.
Skin: A little rough, clear fawn-color.
Stem: Straight, stout.
Calyx: Open.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Flesh/Flavor: White, fine, melting, juicy, sweet, perfumed.
Core/Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
November, December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900); originally cited from Revue Horticole.
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Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)DELICES DE FROYENNES.
This variety was obtained by M. de Courcelle, of Lille, near Tournay.
Fruit medium, acute pyriform. Skin a little rough, clear fawn-color. Stalk straight, stout. Calyx open. Flesh white, fine, melting, juicy, sweet, perfumed. November, December. (Revue Horticole.)