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.
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
Where to buy fresh fruit
No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.
References
- The Book of Pears (2015)
Author: Morgan
215 - The Fruit Manual
Author: Hogg