Jean Sano

Pear

Origin/History

Sent out by M. Daras de Naghin, Antwerp, Belgium. On trial in the orchards of Messrs. Simon-Louis, Metz, Lorraine, in 1895. (Reference: Guide Prat. 94, 1895)

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Medium or rather large. Flesh semi-fine, very sugary and aromatic.

Season

November and December.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Jean Sano. i. Guide Prat. 94. 1895. Sent out by M. Daras de Naghin, Antwerp, Bel., and on trial in the orchards of Messrs. Simon-Louis, Metz, Lorraine, in 1895. Fruit medium or rather large; flesh semi-fine, very sugary and aromatic; Nov. and Dec.

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