Doyenné Perrault

Pear

Doyenné Perrault

Origin/History

Described in Guide Pratique (1876), p. 110.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Medium, rather oblate, resembling Easter Bergamot in appearance. Stem long. Flesh fine, firm, and melting.

Quality: First-rate.

Season

Winter.

Uses

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Doyenné Perrault.

Guide Prat. 110. 1876.

Fruit medium, rather oblate, resembling Easter Bergamot with a long stalk; flesh fine, firm, melting; first; winter.

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

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