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FRUIT BOOK. 



No. 76. Winter Nelis. One of the new Flem- 

 ish pears ; the size and form is somewhat like the 

 Seckel ; the skin a greenish yellow, covered with 

 dark spots ; in some seasons they have a large por- 

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

 and very high flavored ; a very fine pear, ripening 

 during the months of December, January and Feb- 

 ruary. 

 [This fine fruit with us averages larger than the " Seckel."] 



