Canning. 1. McIntosh Bk. Gard. 460. 1855.
Fruit large, resembling Easter Beurré but the habit of the tree is more robust and hardy; Jan. and Feb.
Canourgues. 1. Mas. Le Verger 2:77, fig. 37. 1866-73. 2. Leroy Dict. Pom. 1:526, fig. 1867.
A wilding found about the beginning of the nineteenth century by M. Lauzeral, Monestier, Fr. Fruit small, long-ovate, often more curved on one side than on the other, smooth and shining, bright yellow, sown with small dots of grayish-brown, colored with pale rose on the side of the sun; flesh white, fine, melting; juice very abundant, vinous, sugary, refreshing and aromatic; first; July.
Cantelope. 1. Mag. Hort. 4:231, 466. 1838. 2. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 714. 1869.
Raised by Governor Edwards of New Haven and presented to the Horticultural Society of New Haven in September, 1838, when it was reported to be worthy of cultivation. Fruit below medium, globular, pale yellow, sometimes blushed in the sun; flesh whitish, coarse, breaking, wanting in juice; good for cooking; Oct.
Canton. 1. Ragan Nom. Pear, B. P. I. Bul. 126:72. 1908.
Originated in 1883 in Madison County, Miss. Fruit medium, ovate, green to yellow, blushed; flesh breaking, juicy, sprightly; very good; season medium.
Capsheaf. 1. Mag. Hort. 3:52. 1837. 2. Ann. Pom. Belge 7:77, fig. 1859.