PEARS. 67 



Beurre Bo&c. One of the new Flemish 

 pears ; the form is very long, the skin of a light 

 cinnamon russet ; the flesh white, juicy, melting, 

 and good. It bears abundantly, and ripens in 

 October and November. M. 



[This most delicious pear is ordinarily a shy bearer, 

 particularly upon the Pear root; better, however, on the 

 Quince. It is one of the most melting and white-fleshed 

 pears we cultivate ; every good collection should contain it. 



Downing says, that " year after year the Beurre Bosc 

 proves equally deserving of praise."] 



Long Green. This is one of the best of the 

 old varieties ; its form is very long ; skin at ma- 

 turity a light green ; the flesh is white, melting, 

 and fine flavored. The tree is of vigorous growth, 

 bears well, and the fruit ripens in September and 

 October. M. 



[This is one of the few old varieties that have not as yet 

 shown any signs of decay.] 



Henry Fourth. This pear is of small size, the 

 form very irregular, oblong; the skin of a dull 

 yellow, mixed with brown and green ; flesh yel- 

 low, gritty, juicy, and melting, with a high and 

 somewhat remarkable flavor. It bears young and 

 abundantly, and ripens in September. M. 



[This is a high-flavored and rich fruit ; size rather below 

 medium, averaging, however, larger than the Seckel.] 



Buffum. This pear originated in Khode Is- 

 land; medium size, the form nearly oval ; the skin 

 yellow, mixed with russet and brownish red next 

 the sun ; the flesh melting and good, but not first- 

 rate. The tree is very upright and strong in its 

 growth ; a great bearer, and an excellent market 

 fruit. Ripe in September. M. 



