Origin/History It is said that this variety was known prior to 1846 and may have been originated near and named after the village of Saint-Florent near Saumur, France.
Tree Medium productiveness.
Fruit Large, variable in shape from ovoid to globular, unequal. Skin green dotted with reddish-gray. Flesh breaking.
Season October.
Uses Cooking pear.
Fruit Form/Structure Not described in source.
Flavor Not described in source.
Storage/Keeping Quality Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
Source: Hedrick, U. P. The Pears of New York. 1921. (Referenced to Leroy Dict. Pom. 2:739, fig. 1869.)
It is said that this variety, which was known prior to 1846, may have been originated near and named after the village of Saint-Florent near Saumur, Fr.
Tree of medium productiveness. Fruit large, variable in shape from ovoid to globular, unequal, green dotted with reddish-gray; flesh breaking; a cooking pear; Oct.