SECRETARY -S REPORT. 



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fruit as often found in Philadelphia, sometimes weighing four, five 

 or six ounces, and report says sometimes larger still. 



Late Autumn and Early Winter. 



BuERRE d'Anjou. This noble pear, introduced from Europe by 

 Col. Wilder, possesses qualities which place it in the front rank. 

 The tree hardy, vigorous and productive, the fruit large, fair, rich 

 and keeping well, it deserves extensive culture. Succeeds equal- 

 ly well on the pear or quince root. Fruit large to very large. 



BUEERE DiEL. 



roundish obovate, often larger on one side than the other. Stem 

 short and thick. Skin greenish yellow, sprinkled with russet and 



