Sénateur Vaisse

Pear

Sénateur Vaisse (Pear)

Origin and History

This variety was grown from seed by M. Lagrange, a nurseryman of Lyons, France, in 1861. Reference: Pomologie de la France 4:No. 169, Pl. 169 (1867).

Tree

Pyramidal form, rather vigorous, productive.

Fruit

Rather large, obovate in shape. Skin pale yellow with a rosy tint on the sunny side. Flesh crisp, juicy, very sweet, and slightly gritty. Quality rated as good.

Season

September.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes or Variants

Not described in source.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Sénateur Vaisse.

i. Pom. France 4:No. 169, Pl. 169. 1867.

M. Lagrange, a nurseryman of Lyons, Fr., grew this pear from seed in 1861. Tree pyramidal, rather vigorous, productive. Fruit rather large, obovate, pale yellow, with a rosy tint on the sunny side; flesh crisp, juicy, very sweet, slightly gritty; good; Sept.

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

Senateur Vaise (falsch)