Royal Riviera Pears – the Ultimate Holiday Gift

November 2002 — The Comice pear has long been enjoyed by European nobility for its smooth, creamy texture and exquisite flavor. Grown in only a few places in the world, the pear has found the perfect home in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, where in 1934 brothers Harry and David Holmes launched their famous gourmet gift business with the premium fruit.

Since the start of Harry and David nearly 70 years ago, millions of Americans have continued to send and receive Harry and David’s pears, called Royal Riviera Pears by the brothers, as holiday gifts. Their rich, creamy texture, succulent juiciness (so juicy you can eat them with a spoon) and large, pound-apiece size make Royal Riviera Pears the ultimate holiday gift.

This year, Harry and David introduces a keepsake pear crate with exclusive Santa Claus artwork on the lid. The crate comes with four pounds of pears and is available for $39.95. Other Royal Riviera Pear selections are available beginning at $25.95 by calling (800) 547-3033, on the Web at www.harryanddavid.com, or at one of more than 120 Harry and David retail stores nationwide.