2. HATIVEAU. 



Is a very small pear; pointed towards the stem, 

 the blossom end flat; the skin is a clear yellow; the 

 flesh is of a yellowish cast, somewhat spicy, but with- 

 out much juice or flavour. It is a very great bearer; 

 the time of ripening, from the middle to the end of 

 Julv. 



3. MADELEINE, CITRON DE CARMES, OR GREEN CHTSSEL. 



This is a very fine early fruit the size is small, not 

 much larger than the Hativeau the skin green, the 

 flesh juicy, buttery, and highly flavoured the taste, 

 when not too ripe, sugary. This pear Mr. Prince 

 calls the early Chaumontel; it is one of the finest fruits 

 of the season. 



4. EARLY CATHARINE OR ROUSSELET HATIF. 



This i#" more generally admired than any summer 

 pear it is remarkably fine, rich, waxy and luscious : 

 its form is somewhat like a calabash, with a long cur- 

 ved neck, and a long fleshy stem, the skin is on 

 one side yellow, the other a rich russet, or brownish 





