Nicolas Eischen

Pear

Origin/History Reported in 1876 by Messrs. Simon-Louis (a nursery at Metz, Lorraine) as a variety on trial in their collection.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit The fruit is described as beautiful and speckled. The flavor is notably musky, resembling Bartlett but more perfumed.

Season December to February.

Uses Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Nicolas Eischen.

Guide Prat. 101. 1876.

Reported in 1876 by Messrs. Simon-Louis as on trial in their nurseries at Metz, Lorraine. It was said to be a beautiful fruit, speckled and very musky like the Bartlett, but more perfumed; Dec. to Feb.

— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)