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have been named and lately disseminated. America is about as 

 large as Beurre Diel, and is said to be preferable to it in some 



Dana's Hovet. 



respects. December. Hovey is of medium size ; yellow, rus- 

 setted, melting, juicy and very rich. November and December. 

 Others are known as Excelsior, Admirable, Shawmui, and Augustus 

 Dana. 



Howell. From New Haven, Conn. Large, handsome, melting, 

 juicy and good. October. 



KiRTLAND, or Kiriland's Seckel. Supposed to be grown from 

 .^eed of Seckel, which, in some respects it resembles. Yellowish, 

 russetty, melting, juicy, and of aromatic flavor. Must be picked 

 early. September. 



Sheldon. Medium to large, roundish ; smooth, yellowish brown, 

 with a deeper cheek ; jaicy, melting, rich and high flavored. 



