Eugene Maisin

Pear

Eugene Maisin

Origin and History

Under trial in the nurseries of Simon-Louis Bros, of Metz, Lorraine, in 1876. First described in Guide Pratique, vol. 94 (1876).

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Medium

Skin: Rough and grayish

Flesh: Melting

Quality: First quality

Season

December and January

Uses

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Eugene Maisin.

i. Guide Prat. 94. 1876.

Under trial in the nurseries of Simon-Louis Bros, of Metz, Lorraine, in 1876. Fruit medium; skin rough and grayish; flesh melting; first; Dec. and Jan.

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