ADDITIONAL LIST. 



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The fruit is large, obtuse pyriform, obovate ; stem rather more 

 than an inch long, curved, and set within a cavity; skin a clear, 

 rather pale yellow when ripe, with small russet dots, and occasion- 

 ally a faint blush. Flesh very melting, with a rich, sparkling, 

 slightly acid juice, faintly perfumed. The tree is vigorous, but 

 not very productive when young, has not been much proved on 

 the Quince. 



Madeleine. 



Citron dcs Carmes, 



Magdalen- 



A favorite from its early ripening. 

 in perfection, melting and 

 juicy, of small size, some- 

 what obovate, tending to py- 

 riform ; stem long and curved, 

 skin smooth, light, yellow 

 green. 



The fruit is very often far 

 from first-rate; the tree is 

 very liable to blight. 



It is surprisingly vigorous 

 in its growth, in favorable 

 locations, and is so regular in 

 the formation of its branches 

 as to readily form a liand- 

 some pyramid. 



We shall look in vain, 

 however, for high flavor, or 

 great excellence, in pears 

 ripening so early, but as ilie 

 taste has not become criti- 

 cal by comparison with au- 

 tumn pears, we are more 

 easily satisfied. 



It is very delicious when 

 Fig. 103. 



