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Paul d'Hoop

Pear

Paul d'Hoop

Origin/History

Sent out in 1895 as a new variety by M. Daras de Naghin, Antwerp, Belgium. First described in Guide Prat. 104 (1895).

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

  • Size: Medium
  • Form: Not described in source
  • Stem: Not described in source
  • Cavity: Not described in source
  • Calyx/Basin: Not described in source
  • Skin: Covered with fawn-russet
  • Flesh/Flavor: Fine, yellowish-white, buttery, vinous, saccharine, with delicious aroma
  • Core/Seeds: Not described in source

Season

January and February.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Paul d'Hoop.

  1. Guide Prat. 104. 1895. Sent out in 1895 as a new variety by M. Daras de Naghin, Antwerp, Bel. Fruit medium, covered with fawn-russet; flesh fine, yellowish-white, buttery, vinous, saccharine, having a delicious aroma; Jan. and Feb.
U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)