Vice-Président Decaye
PearVice-Président Decaye
Origin and History
Not described in source.
Tree
Medium vigor; very productive.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form, Stem, Cavity, and Calyx: Not described in source.
Skin: Not described in source.
Flesh and Flavor: Very fine; highly flavored; sweet.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
September and October.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Source citations: Mathieu, Nomenclature Pomologique, 294 (1889); Guide Pratique, 101 (1895).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Vice-Président Decaye.
- Mathieu Nom. Pom. 294. 1889.
- Guide Prat. 101. 1895.
Tree of medium vigor, very productive. Fruit medium in size; flesh very fine, highly flavored, sweet; Sept. and Oct.