Felix de Leim
PearFelix de Leim
Origin/History
A Belgian variety, little known.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Medium in size, roundish obovate pyriform in form, often inclined. Skin yellowish green or pale yellow, with marblings and traces of russet; surface dotted with many small russet green dots. Stalk medium length, rather slender, set inclined in a small cavity with a lip. Calyx with long reflexed segments.
Flesh whitish, juicy, melting, sweet, and aromatic.
Season
October.
Quality/Uses
Good.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Felix de Leim.
A Belgian variety, but little known.
Fruit medium, roundish obovate pyriform, often inclined, yellowish green or pale yellow, marblings and traces of russet, many small russet green dots. Stalk medium, rather slender, set inclined in a small cavity with a lip. Calyx with long reflexed segments. Flesh whitish, juicy, melting, sweet, aromatic. Good. October.