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VARIETIES. 



Doyenne Boussouck. 



This variety, imported from France by V^m. Kenrick in 1841. 

 has attained a high rank, and promises to fill, in some measure, 

 the gap caused by the failure of the Vergalieu. 



It is a strong and healthy grower, but not one of the most vigor- 

 ous. It is, however, a most constant bearer, and very productive. 

 It succeeds well on the Quince ; but its flavor is not much improved 

 by it, as far as my experience extends ; and as it is an early bearer 

 on the Pear, it is not of great advantage to grow it on the former. 

 The fruit resembles the Vergalieu in form and color, acquiring a 



