Gilain
PearGilain
Origin/History
Gained from M. Grégoire, Jodoigne, Belgium.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Medium; pyriform.
Skin: Pale green, changing to yellow and warm gold; sometimes red on the side next the sun.
Flesh: White, fine, buttery, melting; rather gritty near the core.
Juice: Sufficient.
Flavor: Sugary and perfumed.
Quality: Good.
Season
September.
Uses
Not described in source.
Storage
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
References cited:
- Guide Prat. 71. 1876.
- Mas Pom. Gen. 3:33, fig. 113. 1878.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
View original book sources (1)
— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Gilain.
- Guide Prat. 71. 1876.
- Mas Pom. Gen. 3:33, fig. 113. 1878.
A gain of M. Grégoire, Jodoigne, Bel. Fruit medium, pyriform, pale green changing to yellow, a warm gold and sometimes red on the side next the sun; flesh white, fine, buttery, melting, rather gritty near the core; juice sufficient, sugary and perfumed; good; Sept.