. 30G 



PEARS— Bartlett. 



Synonyms. — Williams Bonchretien, Poire Guillaume. 



This is an English variety known universally in America under name 

 of Bartlett. According to Downing, it originated in 1770 and was im- 

 ported to this country in 1779. The name " Williams Bonchretien" or 

 " Williams Goodchristian" is a minsflinof of Encjlish and French not admit- 

 ted under the rules of Pomology, and we think is bad taste. The trees 

 are thrifty, upright growth, and found to succeed in almost every soil 

 and situation. Our outline was made from a medium or rather small 

 size specimen. 



Size, large to very large — Form, irregular, oblong, obovate, pyriform, 

 surface uneven — Ski?i, thin and smooth — Color, clear yellow, occasion- 



