Bon Vicaire
PearBon Vicaire
Origin / History
Described in the Guide Pratique (1895).
Tree
Of moderate vigor, similar to the tree of the Duchesse d'Angoulême.
Fruit
Size: Large or very large.
Form: Long, like Calebasse in form. The fruit resembles that of the Vicar of Winkfield.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Yellow, vermilioned on the sunny side.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Flesh very fine, melting.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
September.
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 Vicaire.
- Guide Prat. 88. 1895.
The fruit of this variety resembles that of the Vicar of Winkfield and the tree, of moderate vigor, is similar to that of the Duchesse d'Angoulême. Fruit large or very large, long and like Calebasse in form, yellow, vermilioned on the sunny side; flesh very fine, melting; Sept.