Doctor Lentier pear

A high quality Belgian dessert late season pear, from the early 19th century. It has the characteristic melting sweet rich flesh so typical of Belgian pears from this era.

Doctor Lentier pear identification images

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USDA identification images for Doctor Lentier

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: Jodoigne, Belgium
Introduced: 1847
Developed by: M. Gregoire
UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1948-090

Identification

Country of origin: Belgium
Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
Fruit size: Small
Fruit size: Average

Using

Flavour style (apples): Sweeter
Food uses: Eating fresh

Growing

Flowering group: 5

References

The Book of Pears (2015)
Author: Morgan
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The Fruit Manual
Author: Hogg