International

Origin/History

Reported in the trial orchards of Messrs. Simon-Louis at Metz, Lorraine, in 1895.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Medium in size. Designated "first" quality.

Season

December to February.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.

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Note on source brevity: This entry derives from U.P. Hedrick's "The Pears of New York" (1921), which records a single trial-orchard report. Hedrick's survey format often provides extended descriptions of established varieties but more limited detail for recently introduced or trial varieties.