352 THE PEAR. 



calyx, open , core, small ; flesh, white, melting, jui^y, vinous, " very good." 

 Last of August. (Ho v. Mag.) 



Beurre Moire. 



Beurre Moire. 



Foreign. Tree, vigorous, upright grower, early, productive bearer, often 

 blossoms the second time in a season, and sets fruit, which of course does 

 not mature ; new, promises well. Fruit, large, obovate, oblong pyriform, 

 pale green, with dots of darker green, and occasionally a russet patch ; 

 stem, one inch, stout, slight lip on one side of depression ; calyx, small ; 

 short stiff segments; core, small; seeds, imperfect; skin, thick, harsh; 

 flesh, white, juicy, vinous, half melting, sprightly, " very good." Novem- 

 ber and December. 



Beurre d'Amalis. 



Beurre d'Amanlis, | Beurre d'Amaulis. 



Foreign. A free, vigorous grower on pear or quince ; said to bear well ; 



