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of dull russet; the flesh yellow, melting, sweet, 

 and very high flavored ; a very fine pear, ripen- 

 ing during the months of December, January, and 

 February. M. 



[The above is, in our estimation, the best winter or late 

 fall pear in our region, always fair, always rich, and a 

 constant, although not great bearer. The fruit is of medi- 

 um size, averaging larger than the Seckel, and is truly de- 

 serving of extensive cultivation.] 



Surpasse St. Germain. Introduced into Eng- 

 land from Flanders, by the late John Braddick, 

 Esq. It is of medium size, round at the crown, 

 tapering to the stem, which is obliquely planted ; 

 it is of very irregular form ; the skin is rough, 

 yellow, mixed with dull brown; the flesh coarse 

 grained, sugary, and high flavored ; it produces 

 abundantly, and the fruit ripens in December and 

 January. M. 



Black Pear of Worcester. Fruit large, ob- 

 long ; skin rough, covered with dull russet ; the 

 flesh hard and coarse ; suitable for baking during 

 the winter and spring ; it produces abundantly ; 

 the branches of the tree, when loaded with fruit, 

 bend to the ground like the weeping willow. M. 



[This pear is more productive, and better for general 

 culture, than the " Pound," the latter having in many lo- 

 calities somewhat degenerated.] 



Beurre d'Amaulis. This new pear is said to 

 have been received from France. Size large ; 

 color green, inclined to yellow, covered^ over with 

 numerous red or russet spots ; flesh melting and 

 juicy ; flavor sweet and excellent ; tree vigorous. 

 Ripe in August and September. 



