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Lent Saint Germain

Pear

Lent Saint Germain

Origin/History: Not described in source.

Tree: Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Pretty large.

Form: Oblong oval obovate.

Skin: Pale green, full of small white specks.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin: Not described in source.

Flesh and Flavor: Firm, breaking, with very good flavored juice.

Core and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season: March, April.

Uses: Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants: The source also lists "Easter Saint Germain" as an apparent alternate designation for this variety.

Other

Source attribution: Downing cites "(Lind.)" — likely referencing Lindley's pomological works for additional detail.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Lent Saint Germain.

Easter Saint Germain.

Fruit pretty large, oblong oval obovate, pale green, full of small white specks. Flesh firm, breaking, with a very good flavored juice. March, April. (Lind.)

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
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