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on every side. The flesh is white, breaking, juicy, 

 rich, saccharine, with a most agreeable acid, and 

 excellent flavor." Kenrick. 



12. Seek-no-further* 



u A large round fruit, contracted toward the sum- 

 mit ; of a fine deep red color ; the flavor sweet and 

 excellent, relieved by a slight acid. It ripens in 

 October, and keeps till March. The tree is a very 

 great bearer. A Rhode Island fruit." Kenrick. 



DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF PEARS. 



1. Madeline. (Citron des Carmes.) 

 A pale yellow fruit of a medium size ; a little 

 blush nearest the sun. One of the finest varieties of 

 early pears, and generally a good bearer. 



2. Green Chissel. 



A very old early variety. Tree of a small up- 

 right habit, with thick dark leaves ; fruit in clusters 

 of a small round green form, brown next the sun ; 

 generally a good bearer. 



3. Julienne. 



A handsome growing tree, and good bearer. The 

 fruit is of a medium size, of a smooth yellow skin, 

 and of an excellent quality, and is said by Mr Ken- 

 rick to be " one of the most beautiful and valuable 

 fruits of its season, and deserving an extensive cul- 

 tivation. It ripens in August." 



