THE PEAR. 



721 



Fruit large, obovate ovate, slightly obtuse pyriform. Surface un 

 even. Skin thin, pale lemon yellow^, marbled and faintly splashed with 

 crimson and fawn when fully exposed to the sun, thickly sprinkled with 

 brown dots, and sometimes patches and traces of russet. Stalk nearly 



Clapp's Favorite, 



an inch long, a little inclined, stout, and somewhat fleshy, inserted in a 

 slight depression. Calyx partially closed. Segments stiff, erect. Basin 

 shallow, slightly corrugated. Flesh white, fine-grained, juicy, buttery, 

 melting, rich, sweet, vinous, a little perfumed. Very good. Last of 

 August or early September. 



Clay. 



Spong-e. 



Raised by the late Governor Edwards. 



Fruit medium, roundish oblate, sometimes pyriform. Skin waxen 

 yellow, shaded with crimson, and sprinkled with brown or crimson 

 dots. Stalk medium. Calyx closed. Flesh whitish, rather coarse, 

 granular, juicy, sweet. Good. October. 



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