NEW PEAES. 



vellow at maturity, considerably dappled with russet, and occasionally marbled with 

 rcid on the sunny side. Flesh— melting and juicy. Flavor— rich, subacid, inclining 

 to sweet, with an agreeable aroma. Quality — " very (joodr Season — IS'ovember to 

 December. Tree — Vigorous, and very prolific. A seedling of Dr. Van Mons, which 

 fruited for the first time in 1843, under No. 2,G72. 



FONDANTE AGREEABLE. 



MALCOXAITKE L) liASlIX. 



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ther stout, one inch in length, or more, planted in slight cavity. Calyx — closed. 



FoNDANTE Agreeable. — Size — medium. Form — roundish, obovate. Stem — one 

 inch in length, planted on one side, and fleshy at the junction with the fruit. Calyx 

 —open, in broad, shallow basin. Color— dull yellowish-green, slightly russeted. Flesh 

 — tender, juicy, and melting. Flavor — very pleasant and refreshing, with delicate 

 aroma. Quality — "very good^'' excellent. Season — last of August. Core — large. 

 Seeds — large, plump. 



Malconaitre d' Haspin. — Size — large. Form — roundish-obovate. Stem — about 

 one inch in length, inserted in slight depression. Calyx — closed, set in rather deep, 

 irregular basin. Color — yellow, with reddish cheek, russeted at calyx, and stippled 

 with coarse dots. Flesh— melting, juicy, and tender. Flavor— rich subacid, per- 

 fumed. Season — October to November. Core — medium size. Seeds — small. Quality 

 — " very (joodr Tree — vigorous, hardy, and productive. A valuable market Pear, 

 received some years since from Paris, but is not now known in the French Catalogues. 

 AN Mons, 1825. — Size — full medium. Form — obovate, obtuse-pyriforra. Stem (5 



