The Origin of Species · Character
Van Mons
A horticulturist known for breeding fruit varieties.
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Also known as Van Mons
First appearance: i variation under domestication
Van Mons shows up with force in Breeds of the Domestic Pigeon, Their Differences and Origin. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cited as an example of a cultivator who believes each fruit variety descends from a distinct species, illustrating the breeder's perspective.
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