162 Descriptions of Select Varieties of Pears. 



The full history of the tree is given in our Magazine in 

 the volume referred to. It is supposed to have originated in 

 Jersey ; where, in 1843, only one tree was known to be in 

 existence. Specimens of the fruit were sent to Mr. Thomp- 

 son, and he described and figured it in the Gardeners' Chron- 

 icle, in 1844. Mr. Bucknall, who sent the pears, pronounced 

 it, " according to his taste, the finest pear in flavor, and all 

 its qualities, he ever met with ; " and Mr. Thompson " fully 

 agrees with his remarks." 



Our trees have not yet attained that size and maturity 

 which will enable us to see it in its best perfection ; but so 

 far as the experience of three seasons on small trees is any 

 test, it comes up to the reputation given it by Mr. Thompson. 



The tree is a moderately vigorous grower, making very 

 stout, short jointed, stocky wood, with a compact, dense 

 habit ; and succeeds very well upon the quince. It is a most 

 abundant bearer. 



Size, large, about three inches long, and three in diameter ; 

 Form, roundish obovate, slightly angular, full at the crown, 

 and tapering little to an obtuse point at the stem ; Skin, fair, 

 slightly rough, thick, pale greenish yellow, somewhat rus- 

 seted at the base of the stem, and around the crown, occa- 

 sionally tinged with blush on the sunny side, and thickly 

 covered with very large, round, russet specks ; Stem, medium 

 length, about one inch long, rather stout, little knobby, 

 curved, and obliquely inserted, with scarcely any cavity ; 

 Eye, medium size, open, and moderately sunk in a rather 

 large angular basin ; segments of the calyx, short, connected, 

 projecting ; Flesh, yellowish white, little coarse, melting and 

 juicy ; Flavor, sprightly, vinous, rich, little perfumed, and 

 excellent ; Core, medium size ; Seeds, medium size, long, 

 and pointed at each end. Ripe in September and October. 



141. Beurre' Range. Pom. Magazine, Vol. II, pi. 88. 



. Ace. to HoH. Soc. Cat., 3d. Ed., 1842. 



Beurr6 de Ranz, ' 



Beurr6 Epine, 



Beurre de Flanders, 



Hardenpont de Printemps, 



Josephine, (of some,) 



Beurre Noirchain, of some French collections. 



