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White Doyenne. 



Origin France. Size medium. Color whitish yellow with very small 

 brown dots. Shape roundish obovate. Calyx closed or partly open, 

 small, set in shallow basin. Stem ;] inch to 1| inch long. Cavity small, 

 round. Quality good. Season medium early. 



Fto. 91. Leaf of White 

 Doyenne. 



Fig. 92. White Doyenne. 



Wilder Early (American). 



Size small to medium. Color j'ellow with red cheek. Flavor sweet 

 and good. Recently introduced and profitable for local sale in San 

 Diego County. Should not be confused with Col. Wilder, a California 

 seedling which has gone out of use. (Description by Wicksou.)* 

 This variety ha.s recently become quite popular for planting in Solano 

 and Placer counties. It ripens early, being practically off the market 

 before the Bartlett begins. Quality good. 



* "California Fruits," seventh edition. 



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