Professeur Willermoz

Pear

Professeur Willermoz

Origin and History

Obtained by M. Joanon at Saint-Cyr near Lyons, France. Reference: Guide Prat. 98 (1895).

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Large or rather large; pyriform ventriculous.

Flesh and Flavor: Very fine, juicy, melting, saccharine and perfumed.

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

Season

August and September.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes and Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Professeur Willermoz. i. Guide Prat. 98. 1895. Obtained by M. Joanon at Saint-Cyr near Lyons, Fr. Fruit large or rather large, pyriform ventriculous; flesh very fine, juicy, melting, saccharine and perfumed; Aug. and Sept.

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