Belle Bonde
AppleBelle Bonde
Origin and History
Claimed to have originated in France in 1790 and brought to Central New York by John Deidens. Somewhat grown in Central New York.
Tree
Hardy, vigorous, spreading.
Fruit
Size: Medium or above.
Form: Roundish conical.
Skin: Pale-yellow, striped and splashed with red, with large light dots.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, a little coarse, tender, brisk, subacid.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
January and February.
Uses
Good for cooking.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Belle Bonde.
Billy Bond. Belly Bounder.
This variety is somewhat grown in Central New York, and claimed as having originated in France, in 1790, and brought there by one John Deidens. Tree hardy, vigorous, spreading. Fruit medium, or above, roundish conical, pale-yellow, striped and splashed with red, and with large light dots. Flesh whitish, a little coarse, tender, brisk, subacid. Good for cooking. January and February.