Medaille d'fite
PearMedaille d'fite
Origin/History
On trial with Messrs. Simon-Louis of Metz, Lorraine, in 1876. First described in Guide Pratique (1876).
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large, ovate-pyramidal.
Skin: Lemon-yellow.
Flesh and Flavor: Semi-breaking, very juicy, highly perfumed.
Season
August.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Medaille d'fite. i. Guide Prat. 100. 1876. On trial with Messrs. Simon-Louis of Metz, Lorraine, in 1876. Fruit large, ovate-pyramidal, lemon-yellow; flesh semi-breaking, very juicy, highly perfumed; Aug.