Delices de Tirlemont

Pear

Origin/History First placed in commerce by H. Millet, nurseryman at Tirlemont, Belgium.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit Medium or large. Flesh melting; quality first-class.

Season January to March.

Uses Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Other Source reference: Guide Pratique, p. 90, 1895.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Delices de Tirlemont.

Guide Prat. 90. 1895.

First placed in commerce by H. Millet, nurseryman at Tirlemont, Bel. Fruit medium or large; flesh melting; first; Jan. to Mar.

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

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