Doyenne d'Ete pear
One of the earliest-ripening summer pears, developed by famous 19th century Belgian pear breeder Van Mons.
USDA identification images for Doyenne d'Ete
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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Origins
- Species: Pyrus communis - Pear
- Originates from: Belgium
- Introduced: early 1800s
- Developed by: Van Mons
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 2001-049
Identification
- Country of origin: Belgium
- Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
Using
- Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
- Food uses: Eating fresh
Growing
- Flowering group: 3
Where to buy fresh fruit
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References
- The Fruit Manual
Author: Hogg