Crassane Libotton
PearCrassane Libotton
Origin / History
According to the catalog of Van Mons, this is a seedling of M. Libotton and is probably Belgian.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Form and Size: Small, almost a globe, depressed at both poles.
Skin: Thick, intense green, dotted with black spots, sometimes blushed on ripening.
Flesh and Flavor: White, semi-fine and melting; sweet, vinous, agreeably perfumed.
Season
September and October.
Uses
Suitable for large orchards.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); originally cited in Mas Pomologie Générale 1:13, fig. 7 (1872).
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Crassane Libotton.
- Mas Pom. Gen. 1:13, fig. 7. 1872.
According to the catalog of Van Mons this is a gain of a M. Libotton and is probably Belgian. Fruit small, almost a globe, depressed at both poles; skin thick, intense green, dotted with black spots, sometimes blushed on ripening; flesh white, semi-fine and melting, sweet, vinous, agreeably perfumed; suitable for large orchards; Sept. and Oct.