HEIMTTE VAK" 
Monsieur Van Mons, of which 
we now present a figure, in its mature state, is 
known in England. It is enumerated 
ia the Horticultural Society's Catalogue of Fniits, 
of 184vi, but without description, the fniit not having at that 
time been proved. It is a most valuable dessert Apple, from 
Januaiy to May ; is about the size of the Nonpareil, but in 
form more oval, with slightly discernable angles towards the 
eye. The colour of the exposed side of the fmit is rich brown, 
\rith orange yellow shining through it. The whole Apple is 
partially covered with small specks, and occasionally well 
sprinkled with msset. The eye is nearly closed by the 
segments of the calyx, and sunk in a small round hollow'; and 
the stalk rather short, and proceeding from a contracted cavity. 
