PEARS. 



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No. 72. Passe Colmar. This is also one of the 

 new Flemish pears ; the size is large, the form round 

 and full at the blossom end, contracting suddenly to 

 the stem, which is about an inch long, and planted 

 in a small and oblique cavity ; the flesh is yellow, 

 melting, sweet and excellent. The growth of the 

 tree is vigorous, without any symmetry ; its produce 

 very great ; it is a favorite, and deserves to be so. 

 We have had them in eating from October to Feb- 

 ruary. 



