Riocreux

Pear

Riocreux

Origin/History Probably French. Referenced in Guide Pratique, 1876.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size: Rather large
Form: Like Calebasse in form; symmetrical
Skin: Yellowish-green
Flesh: Fine, extremely melting, juicy
Flavor/Aroma: Exquisite perfume
Rating: First
Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, Seeds: Not described in source

Season August and September

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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Riocreux. i. Guide Prat. 104. 1876. Probably French. Fruit rather large, like Calebasse in form, symmetrical, yellowish-green; flesh fine, extremely melting, juicy, with an exquisite perfume; first; Aug. and Sept.

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