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Longue-garde

Pear

Longue-garde

Origin/History

On trial in the orchards of Messrs. Simon-Louis at Metz, Lorraine, in 1876.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Large; highly perfumed.

Season

In season until May.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.


Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); cited from Guide Pratique 98 (1876).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Longue-garde.

i. Guide Prat. 98. 1876.

On trial in the orchards of Messrs. Simon-Louis at Metz, Lorraine, in 1876. Fruit large, highly perfumed; in season until May.

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