Raised by M. Grégoire of Jodoigne, Bel., about 1870. Fruit medium, ovate, truncated, dull green passing into dull yellow, covered with fawn spots; flesh fine, melting, juicy, saccharine, exquisite; late Nov.
Antoinette. 1. U. S. D. A. Pat. Off. Rpt. 397. 1858. 2. Guide Prat. 82. 1876.
The parent tree was found in the commune of Camsegret, Fr., and is not to be confused with Beurré Antoinette, another and probably earlier variety. Fruit medium size, handsome; flesh perfumed; Oct. and Nov. In the report of the Department of Agriculture for 1858 it was said in Massachusetts to make “a handsome pyramidal tree, promising well.”
Anversoise. 1. Guide Prat. 84. 1895.
Introduced by Daras de Naghin, Antwerp, Bel., prior to 1895. Fruit rather large and very similar to Marie-Louise; flesh fine, juicy, sugary, pleasantly perfumed; Oct. and Nov. The tree is moderately vigorous and very prolific.
Apfelblättrige Azerolbirne. 1. Dochnahl Führ. Obstkunde 2:197. 1856.
An apple-leaved variety; German. Fruit small, globular, yellow, blushed with red; flesh white, rather gritty, sweet, melting; seedless; third for dessert, first for kitchen; Aug.
Apothekerbirne. 1. Oberdieck Obst-Sort. 238. 1881.
To be found in the Rhine country and especially at Nüremberg. Fruit medium; ovate, smooth and shining, green changing to yellow, often with some light russet, and numerous russet dots; flesh yellowish-white, breaking, very tender, sweet, with an aroma of cinnamon and sweet flavor; very good for household purposes; Oct.