Bon-Chretien d'Auch (Calvel)
PearOrigin/History
This pear is distinct from the Bon-Chretien d'Auch synonymous with Bon-Chretien d'Hiver. The key distinction is its early ripening season (July and August) rather than the later season of that variety.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Large to very large.
Form: Like Calebasse in form; one side sometimes more swollen than the other.
Skin: Green, becoming yellow on approaching maturity; bright vermilion on the side exposed to the sun.
Flesh: Breaking.
Juice and Flavor: Rich and sugary; quality good.
Season
July and August.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Bon-Chretien d'Auch (Calvel).
i. Hogg Fruit Man. 533. 1884.
Although bearing the same name this pear is quite distinct from the Bon-Chretien d'Auch which is regarded as synonymous with the Bon-Chretien d'Hiver, since the pear here discussed ripens in July and August. Fruit large to very large, like Calebasse in form, one side sometimes more swollen than the other, green becoming yellow on approaching maturity, bright vermilion on side exposed to the sun; flesh breaking; juice rich and sugary; good; July.