Duc de Nemours
PearDuc de Nemours
Origin and History
Raised by Van Mons at Louvain in 1825.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large and handsome; obovate, narrowing abruptly.
Skin: Bright greenish or lemon-yellow, even-dotted with russet and gray specks. Sometimes reddened on the cheek next the sun.
Flesh and Flavor: White, melting, rich, sweet, sprightly, juicy, perfumed.
Quality: First-rate.
Season
October and November.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); references: Leroy, Dict. Pom. 2:96, fig. (1869); Hogg, Fruit Man. 568 (1884).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Duc de Nemours,
- Leroy Diet. Pom. 2:96, fig. 1869.
- Hogg Fruit Man. 568. 1884.
Raised by Van Mons at Louvain in 1825. Fruit large and handsome, obovate, narrowing abruptly, bright greenish or lemon-yellow, even-dotted with russet and gray specks, sometimes reddened on cheek next the sun; flesh white, melting, rich, sweet, sprightly, juicy, perfumed; first; Oct. and Nov.