Capucine Van Mons
PearCapucine Van Mons
Origin and History
Obtained by Simon Bouvier of Jodoigne, Belgium, a friend of Van Mons, to whom he dedicated the variety in 1828.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form: Above medium, oval-pyriform.
Color and Surface: Bright green, dotted all over with fawn, and slightly bronzed on the side next the sun.
Flesh and Flavor: Yellowish or greenish, fine, semi-melting, crisp. Rich, sugary flavor. Juice very abundant, vinous, with a delicate aroma.
Quality: Good to very good.
Season
October to December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Source references:
- Leroy, Dictionnaire Pomologique 1:528, fig., 1867
- Mas, Pomologie Générale 5:145, fig. 361, 1880
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Capucine Van Mons.
- Leroy Diet. Pom. 1:528, fig. 1867.
- Mas Pom. Gen. 5:145, fig. 361. 1880.
Obtained by Simon Bouvier, Jodoigne, Bel., a friend of Van Mons, to whom he dedicated the variety in 1828. Fruit above medium, oval-pyriform, bright green, dotted all over with fawn and slightly bronzed on the side next the sun; flesh yellowish or greenish, fine, semi-melting, crisp, rich, sugary; juice very abundant, vinous, having a delicate aroma; good to very good; Oct. to Dec.