REINETTE MONSTRUEUX.
einette Montforte.
Gulden Reinette (in the provinces of Utrecht and Gelderland).
Reinette Montmorency. (Material we received from England under this name is, however, a different variety)
See: Beschrijving der vruchtsoorten [Description of fruit varieties], first series, N°.79.
Origin presumably the province of Utrecht, where this variety is very popular.
SHAPE: regular, sometimes a bit higher
SIZE: second grade; apples from young trees may approach first grade
EYE: generally wide open, broad sepals, in a rather broad and deep basin, surrounded by a few rises
STALK: rather long, thick, woody, in a regular, narrow and russeted cavity
The COLOUR: as illustrated; the red colour can be found in a more flamed way, the apple shows a thin, yellowish brown occasional russeting.
The FLESH is yellowish, soft, moderately fine, very juicy, pleasantly sour, not sharp
TIME OF USE: December - March. First grade for dessert and kitchen.
The TREE grows strongly, bears fruit abundantly, especially on heavy soil, leaves are big and lobate, the flowers are big, too. Recommended for all shapes, in particular the standard tree in the orchard.