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NEW PEARS THAT PROMISE "WELI.. 



a quarter inches ]oi\g;, a little depressed at insertion. Color — pale lemon yellow, with 

 brownish red cheek next the sun. Flesh — white, meltintj:, juicy. Flavor — rich, )>lcas- 

 ant sub-acid, excellent. Season — October 1st to 15th. Class — ^^very good'''' or 

 ^'■best." This variety succeeds admirably on the quince, resembling in its liubit and 

 foliao^e the Urban'istc, but is a distinct sort. 



DOYENNE GOUBAULT. FONDANTE DES CHARNEUSE. CTIARLES VAN IIOOGTEN. 



FoNDANTE DE Charneuse. — Sizc — large. Form — obtuse pyriform, surface and 

 outline irregular ; neck, short and thick. Stem — short, thick, and inserted without 

 depression. Calyx — small, moderately sunk in a narrow ribbed basin. Skin — dull 

 yellowish green, coarsely dotted and clouded with patches of russet. Season — October 

 to November. Class — '■'■ very goodP Flesh — melting and juicy, with a rich sacharinc 

 perfumed flavor, and sometimes a little astringent. 



Charles Van Hoogten. — Form — obovate, acute pyriform. Size — above medium. 

 Skin — dull pale yellow, thick. Stem — stout, set without depression, enlarged at the 

 base. Calyx — open, in broad and flattish basin ; segments, short, frequently abortive. 

 Flesh — yellowish white, melting, buttery, and juicy. Flavor — sacharine, rich, with 

 pleasant aroma. Season — October 1st to 15th. Class — '•'•very good." 



Doyenne Goubault. — Size — medium, occasionally large. Form — obovate, acute 

 pyriform. Stem — short and thick. Calyx — small, deeply sunk. Color — dull pale 

 yellow, with a few traces of russet, particularly at the stem and calyx. Flesh — melt 

 ing and juicy. Flavor — rich, sweet, aromatic. Season — December to February 



