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Louise of Boulogne

Pear

Louise 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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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.

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