Fondante Albert
PearFondante Albert
Origin and History
Originated with Albert Boucqueau in Belgium. The variety was propagated in France in 1853.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium; globular-conic, depressed at the poles.
Skin: Green, turning to yellow at maturity, with large dots and markings of fawn.
Flesh: White; semi-fine, breaking, granular about the center.
Juice and Flavor: Juice deficient but delicate, vinous, and aromatic.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Stem and Cavity: Not described in source.
Season
September.
Quality
Second (a mid-range quality rating in period nomenclature).
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Fondante Albert. 1. Mas Le Verger 3:Pt. 2, 81, fig. 137. 1866-73. 2. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 762. 1869.
Obtained by Albert Boucqueau, Belgium. It was propagated in France in 1853. Fruit medium, globular-conic, depressed at the poles, green turning to yellow, with large dots and markings of fawn, flesh white; semi-fine, breaking, granular about the center; juice deficient, but delicate, vinous and aromatic; second; Sept.