Louise of Boulogne
PearLouise of Boulogne
Origin/History
Of Belgic origin.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Roundish obovate.
Skin: Greenish yellow, sprinkled with brown dots.
Stem: Long, a little curved, rather slender.
Cavity: Small, russeted.
Calyx: Open.
Basin: Small and uneven.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, light pink at centre. Juicy, melting, sweet. Quality: good to very good.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
October, November.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Louise of Boulogne.
Of Belgic origin.
Fruit medium size, roundish obovate, greenish yellow, sprinkled with brown dots. Stalk long, a little curved, rather slender. Cavity small, russeted. Calyx open. Basin small and uneven. Flesh whitish, light pink at centre, juicy, melting, sweet. Good to very good. October, November.