Montgeron

Pear

Montgeron

Origin / History Not described in source.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit Known in historical sources as "New Frederick of Wurtemburg."

Size: Medium.

Form: Pyriform (pear-shaped).

Skin: Yellow and orange.

Flesh/Flavor: Melting, half buttery, rich, perfumed.

Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Stem, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season Late September.

Uses Not described in source.

Other Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

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Montgeron, or New Frederick of Wurtemburg. Medium, pyriform, yellow and orange; melting, half buttery, rich, perfumed. Late September.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

Butter Birne von Montgeron New Frederick of Wurtemberg New Frederick of Wurtemburg Beurre de Montgeron