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Desiree Van Mons

Pear

Desiree Van Mons

Origin/History One of Van Mons' seedlings, originated in 1836.

Tree Not described in source.

Fruit

  • Size: Medium to large
  • Form: Obtuse pyriform
  • Stem: Slender, curved
  • Cavity: Very slight depression
  • Calyx: Not described in source
  • Basin: Not described in source
  • Skin: Dull greenish, with a few traces and patches of russet, especially around the stalk; minute marblings and dots of black
  • Flesh/Flavor: White, half melting, juicy, sweet, perfumed. Quality: Good.
  • Core/Seeds: Not described in source

Season September, October.

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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Desiree Van Mons.

One of Van Mons' seedlings, originated in 1836. Fruit medium to large, obtuse pyriform. Skin dull greenish, with a few traces and patches of russet, especially around the stalk, minute marblings and dots of black. Stalk slender, curved, set in a very slight depression. Flesh white, half melting, juicy, sweet, perfumed. Good. September, October.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
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