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Beurre Clairgeau. 



thickly dotted and marbled with russet. Flesh yellowish-white, 

 tender, juicy, sugary, rich, with a fine aroma. Tree very hardy, 

 robust, and a free bearer. Suitable for export. 



Beurre Giffard (Poire G'/ard). A French Pear of good quality 

 which ripens early in the summer. Fruit medium-sized, pyriform. 

 Skin greenish-yellow, mottled w r ith red. Flesh white, melting, juicy, 

 sugary, with a vinous and aromatic flavour. Fruit must be gathered 

 early, and will only keep a few days, like the Jargonelle. Tree of 

 moderate growth and a fairly good bearer. 



Beurre Gottbaft (Poire Goubalt}. -A French variety with medium- 

 sized, roundlsh-obovate fruit, which ripens a little before mid-season. 



