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VABIETIES. 



Beurre Gris d'Hiver Nouveau. 



Beurre gi-is de Lucon, 

 " " d'liiver, 



Beurre gris Superieur, 

 Beurre de Fonteuay. 



DECEMBER TO FEBEUAEY. 



This pear will be highly appreciated when better knowiij being 

 one of the most su- 

 gary, juicy, melt- ^^s- ^^• 

 ing, and buttery of 

 winter pears ; — 

 much resembles the 

 Winter Nelis in tex- 

 ture and flavor, but 

 is more sparkling 

 and juicy. Fruit 

 from medium size 

 to large, obovate, 

 slightly depressed 

 on one side, anl 

 hollow on the other. 

 Stem stout and 

 thick, skin, rough 

 golden russet, often 

 with a handsome 

 blush, dotted with 

 russet spots. This 

 pear is the largest 

 and handsomest of 



the russets. Tree moderately vigorous, very productive, with dark 

 brown, almost reddish wood ; promises well on the Quince. Its 

 late keeping — December to February — its ripening without the 

 constant variability of the Easter Beurre, and other winter varie- 

 ties, will give it a high reputation. 



