PERRY PEARS. 203 



often unequal. Skin : green, with numerous very small spots on 

 the surface, clustering together round the eye. Eye : open, and 

 shallow, with upright segments, and set in a shallow basin. Stalk : 

 very long, and very irregular in shape. Flesh : white, with a 

 plentiful, thin, sweet juice, of a pale, amber colour, and vinous, 

 pine-apple flavour. 



The chemical analysis ot the juice of the Pine Pear (season 

 1 881), by Mr. G. H. With, F.R.A.S., F.C.S., Trinity College, Dublin, 

 gave the following results : — 



The Pine Pear is generally confused with the next variety, the 

 Pint Pear, but they are as distinct in character as in appearance. 

 This variety is a late pear, and is generally used to give flavour to 

 the juice from other pears. In a good year, when used alone, it 

 makes Perry of a delicious flavour, and it bottles well. It is similar 

 to the Oldfield Perry in flavour and character, and in its period of 

 maturity. 



The tree is hardy, grows to a large size, and bears well ; but it 

 is not generally grown, though it is still being propagated by those 

 who know its value. 



