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FRUIT BOOK. 



Surpass Virgalieu. This tree was received 

 from the late Mr. Parmentier, of Brooklyn, L. I. 

 As we do not find the name in any European au- 

 thor, it was probably adopted in this country. 

 The fruit is large, form oblong, some specimens 

 nearly round ; the skin smooth, of a light yellow, 

 with a little red on the side next the sun ; the 

 flesh rich, juicy, and high flavored. It appears to 



