Mignonne d'Été
PearMignonne d'Été
Origin / History
Obtained by M. Boisbunel of Rouen, France, and placed in commerce in 1874. Described in the Guide Pratique, page 111, 1876. Included in U.P. Hedrick's The Pears of New York (1921).
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium to large.
Form: Like Calebasse in form.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Glossy and yellow, finely dotted and streaked with gray-russet.
Dots: Fine, numerous. Finely dotted.
Flesh and flavor: Fine and melting.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
August (Aug.).
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)Mignonne d'Été.
- Guide Prat. 111. 1876.
Obtained by M. Boisbunel, Rouen, Fr., and placed in commerce in 1874. Fruit medium to large, like Calebasse in form; skin glossy and yellow, finely dotted and streaked with gray-russet; flesh fine and melting; Aug.