PEARS. 



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No. 4. Bloodgood. This pear was first brought 

 into notice by the late James Bloodgood, of Flushing, 

 Long Island ; the size is large, the form nearly oval, 

 the skin a dull yellow, covered with dark russet 

 spots ; the flesh tender, melting and pleasant. It 

 comes very early into bearing, and produces abun- 

 dant crops every year. Ripe in August. 

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