PEARS, 



9. AURATE. 



This is a small pear of a regular form, diminishing 

 towards the stem which is very long ; the skin is rough, 

 of a pale yellowish green the flesh is highly flavour- 

 ed, rich and luscious: it is a great bearer ripens 

 about the end of July f 



10. EPARGNE. 



This is a pear of a long shape, below the ordinary 

 size, diminishing gradually towards the stem, which 

 is about an inch in length, large, and planted rath- 

 er on one side the crown is not hollowed; the skin 

 is of a greenish cast, blotched with spots of a fawn 

 colour, and sometimes with a little blush the flesh is 

 melting; the juice sprightly and agreeable it ripens 

 about the beginning of August. 



11. CUISSE MADAMK. 



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This fruit is of a moderate size, very long, and small 

 towards the stalk, which generally grows in a furrow, 

 or small hollow the eye is small and but little sunk; 

 the flesh is sweet and juicy, a little musky the skin 



