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Summer Franc Real

Pear

Summer Franc Real

Origin and History

The origin of this pear is unknown. In European pomology, it was known by several synonymous names, including Franc Real d'Été, Fondante, Gros Micet d'Été, Milan Blanc, Bergamotte d'Été ou Milan Blanc, Milan de la Beurriére, and Beurré d'Été.

Fruit

Medium size. Form obovate, but with the greatest diameter near the middle, tapering gradually toward both the base and crown.

Skin pale yellowish green, dotted with small brownish green dots.

Flesh white, fine-grained, buttery, and sugary.

Season and Quality

Ripens early in September. Quality rated as Good.

Note on source: A.J. Downing's description (1900) is relatively brief and does not include detailed information about tree characteristics, stem form, cavity and calyx detail, core structure, or specific uses. Collectors should supplement this with observations from living trees or additional period sources for complete identification characteristics.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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SUMMER FRANC REAL.

Franc Real d'Été. Fondante. Gros Micet d'Été. Milan Blanc. Bergamotte d'Été ou Milan Blanc. Milan de la Beurriére. Beurré d'Été.

The origin of this Pear is unknown. Fruit of medium size, obovate, but largest in the middle, and tapering each way. Skin pale yellowish green, dotted with small brownish green dots. Flesh white, fine-grained, buttery, sugary. Good. Ripe early in September.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
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