Napoleon III
PearNapoleon III
Origin and History
A seedling from the seed beds of André Leroy, first reported in 1864.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Large
Form: Obovate, obtuse, uneven
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx and Basin: Not described in source.
Stem: Not described in source.
Skin: Deep yellow, dotted and streaked with russet, and marked with numerous brownish stains.
Flesh and Flavor: White, fine, juicy, and vinous. Saccharine. Tastes sourish. Described as an excellent pear.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
First week of September.
Uses
Dessert pear of excellent quality.
Subtypes and 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)Napoleon III.
- Leroy Diet. Pom. 2:457, fig. 1869.
- Hogg Fruit Man. 622. 1884.
The seedling which bore this beautiful fruit came from the seed beds of André Leroy. It was first reported in 1864. Fruit large, obovate, obtuse, uneven, deep yellow, dotted and streaked with russet, and marked with numerous brownish stains; flesh white, fine, juicy and vinous, saccharine, tastes sourish; an excellent pear, first; Sept.