Prince Germain
PearPrince Germain
Origin / History
Described by John J. Thomas in The American Fruit Culturist (1903). Origin: Flushing, L. I.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Obovate, obtuse.
Stem: An inch and a fourth long.
Cavity: Small.
Calyx: Large, stiff, slightly cut.
Basin: Smooth, shallow.
Skin: Surface much russeted on green, dull red to the sun.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Yellowish-white, juicy, melting, slightly vinous, with an agreeable and fine flavor.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Keeps well, ripening through winter.
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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— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)Prince Germain. Size medium, obovate, obtuse; surface much russeted on green, dull red to the sun; stalk an inch and a fourth long, cavity small; calyx large, stiff, slightly cut, basin smooth, shallow; flesh yellowish-white, juicy, melting, slightly vinous, with an agreeable and fine flavor. Keeps well, ripening through winter. Origin, Flushing, L. I.