Long Green, of Coxe
PearLong Green, of Coxe
Origin/History
An old foreign variety, noted as always excellent and an abundant bearer.
Tree
Abundant bearer. Other tree characteristics not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form and Shape: Oblong, ovate pyriform.
Skin: Green with dark green specks.
Stem: Medium length, slender.
Calyx: With long reflexed segments.
Basin: Very shallow.
Flesh: Yellowish white, melting, juicy, delicious.
Core: Above medium size.
Seeds: Dark brown.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Season
October.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
The Striped Long Green (Verte Longue Panachee) — Resembles the Long Green, of Coxe but is smaller and distinguished by a prettily striped appearance. Described as being of no great value aside from its ornamental coloration.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)Long Green, of Coxe.
Verte Longue de la Mayenne ? Mouth Water, Muscat Fleure, Verte Longue, New Autumn, Mouille Bouche.
This is an old foreign variety, always excellent, and an abundant bearer.
Fruit, medium, oblong, ovate pyriform ; color, green with dark green specks ; stem, medium length, slender ; calyx, with long reflexed segments ; basin, very shallow ; core, above medium ; seeds, dark brown ; flesh, yellowish white, melting, juicy, delicious. October.
The Striped Long Green, Verte Longue Panachee, resembles the above, but is smaller, and of no great value, aside from its prettily striped appearance.