PEARS, 



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No. 77. Beurre d'Aremberg A new Flemish 

 pear ; in good ground it is usually of a large size ; 

 the form oblong, thick at the crown and stalk ; the 

 skin, when ripe, a dark yellow, mixed with russet 

 specks ; the flesh white, melting, rich and sweet. It 

 is in eating during the winter months, and has the 

 reputation of being one of the most valuable winter 

 pears. 



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