PERRY PEARS. I97 



(season 1882), by Mr. G. H. With, F.R.A.S., F.C.S , Trinity 

 College, Dublin, gave the following results : — 



This is an early variety, and its Perry should be made in 

 October, as soon as the first pear falls to the ground. The fruit is 

 so very juicy that but little refuse is left in the hair bags. Twenty 

 kipes of fruit will make a hogshead of clean drink. The Perry is 

 very luscious and pleasant flavoured, of high colour, strong and 

 clear. 



The trees are very large and robust. The trunks are covered 

 with bark as rugged and picturesque as the Spanish Chestnut, and 

 the timber is well carried up into the branches. It is very hardy, 

 and bears well. It is a very old and favourite sort. Some very 

 fine trees are to be seen at Rye Court, Berrow, and in other Wor- 

 cestershire orchards. 



