THE PEAR. 763 



than an inch long, stout, often fleshy, ohliqnely inserted in a slight^ 

 irregular cavity. Calyx veiy short, open, with few divisions, set in a 



Fondante d'Automne. 



basin of moderate depth. Flesh juicy, melting, sugary, rich, and 

 delicious. Vei-y good to best. Last of September. 



Fondante de Cuerne. 



A French variety, said to be superior to, and ripening with, Beurre 

 Giffard. We have not fruited it, and therefore copy desci-iption : — 



Fruit medium, oblong obovate pyriform, pale greenish yellow, with 

 traces of russet and i-usset brown in the sun. Stalk rather short, vary- 

 ing. Calyx small, open. Flesh white, juicy, melting, buttery, sweet, 

 agreeable. Aiigiist. (An. Pom.) 



Fondante d'Ingendal. 



Fruit small, acute pyriform, greenish yellow, a little brownish in sun, 

 with green and gray dots. Stalk long, curved, fleshy where joined to the 

 fruit. Calyx open. Segments long. Flesh whitish, juicy, melting, 

 Bweet, a little vinous, perfumed. Very good. September. 



