Romain

Pear

Origin and History Not described in source.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium, obovate.

Skin: Greenish-yellow.

Flavor and Texture: Juicy, sweet, agreeable.

Other characteristics: Stem, cavity, calyx, basin, flesh composition, and seeds not described in source.

Season September, October

Uses Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

Nursery Catalog Sources

Found in 1 catalog (1900)

Central Experimental Farm , Dominion Department of Agriculture, Agassiz, British Columbia (under test; Bulletin No. 3, Second Series) — 1900

View original book sources (1)

Romain. Medium, obovate, greenish-yellow; juicy, sweet, agreeable. September, October.

— John J. Thomas, The American Fruit Culturist (1903)

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