Longue-garde
PearLongue-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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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)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.