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and agreeable flavor — Core, medium — Season, September, but often lasts 

 into October. 



PEARS. — Beurre d'Anjou. 



This variety was imported from France, and is comparatively new at 

 the West. The vigorous healthy character of the trees, together with 

 its habit of early and abundant fruiting, we think warrants its extended 

 culture. The wood is stout and of a pale dull yellow. 



She, large. — Form, oblong obovate, full at the crown, tapering to an 

 obtuse point at the stem.-^ Co^or, pale yellow, dull red on the sunny 

 side, much russetted around the eye, and regularly covered with minute 

 russet specks. — Stem, short, thick, curved and obliquely inserted in a 

 shallow cavity, formed by uneven swellings and projections of the fruit. 

 — Calyx, medium sized, open with stout segments reflexed. — Basin, reg- 

 ularly formed, round. — Flesh, yellowish white, melting juicy, rich, 

 sprightly and delicious. — Core, small. — Seeds, long, pointed. — Season, 

 October and November, 



