Bonnet Zuckerbirne

Pear

Bonnet Zuckerbirne

Origin/History

A Belgian variety attributed to Van Mons.

Tree

Not described in source.

Fruit

Size and Form: Medium to small; long and convex.

Skin: Beautiful yellow, flushed with red on the side of the sun.

Flesh and Flavor: Melting and sweet. Rated first in quality.

Stem, Cavity, Calyx, Basin, Core, and Seeds: Not described in source.

Season

September.

Uses

Not described in source.

Subtypes/Variants

Not described in source.

Other

Source: Dochnahl, Führ. Obstkunde 2:55 (1856).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)

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Bonnet Zuckerbirne.

i. Dochnahl Fuhr. Obstkunde 2:55. 1856.

A Belgian variety attributed to Van Mons. Fruit medium to small, long and convex, beautiful yellow, flushed with red on the side of the sun; flesh melting and sweet; first; Sept.

— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)