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I cannot bring myself to slight lliis gorgeous fruit, or rate it 

 as low as some pomologists. It is certainly the most beautiful 

 object that has been colored by the pencil of nature. It hangs 

 upon the tree like a drop of gold and crimson, its tints deepening 

 day after day. The flesh is white, melting, and delicious ; and 

 when in perfection, sweet and buttery — leaving little to be desired 

 by the taste of the eater. Its growth is singular; the leading shoot 

 is tall, stout, stocky, w^ith few or no radial branches. Docs not 

 easily take the pyramidal form. 



Fulton. 



O C T B E E AND N O V E il B K E , 



Fig. 99. 



The Fulton is a beauti- 

 ful Bergamot-shaped Pear, 

 of a dark, russet brown; 

 — rich, sprightly^ flavor, 

 often; and although not 

 juicy, is not by any means 

 dry. 



The tree is said to be 

 hardy, but a poor grower. 

 It has admirers who claim 

 for it the best qualities ; 

 but in my experience it i.s 

 too small for a market 

 Pear. 



