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tiitchesxe d< J Jterri iVEti' (Duchess <1e Herri, Duchcsse de Bern' t/e X antes). 

 A good and useful early French variety. Fruit below medium size, 

 roundish-obovatc to obscure |>yriform. JSkin smooth, shiny, pale yellow, 

 strewed with small russset dots and patches round the eye and stalk. 

 Flesh white, juicy, with a pleasant vinous flavour. Ripens before 

 mid-season. 



Duchesse cle Berri d'Ete. 



Dtichesse d 1 Orleans (tiearre St. Nicholas, Due d* Orleans, St. Nicholas). 

 A first-class and popular French Pear. Fruit rather above medium 

 size, elongated pyriform, and ripens at mid-season. Skin yellowish-green, 

 with brown dots, and sometimes a faint red cheek. Flesh yellowish-white, 

 melting, juicy, rich, sugary, vinous, with a fine aroma. Tree strong, 

 upright, and a very good bearer. 



Durandeau (De Tony rex). A French variety and one of our finest 

 dessert Pears. Fruit large, obtuse pyriform, ripens late, and keeps well. 

 Skin pale yellow, thickly covered with cinnamon russet, which is deeper 

 on the sunny side, the whole being thickly sprinkled with brown dots. 

 Flesh white, very juicy, tender, melting, vinous, with a rich sugary 

 flavour. Tree vigorous, bears early, and is very productive. Suitable 

 for export. 



Duclws d 1 Hiver (Tardive de Toulouse, Winter Ditches*). An excellent 

 French Pear which ripens srery late and keeps well. Fruit large, obovate- 

 pyriform. Skin dull green, thickly shaded and spotted with russet. 

 Flesh white, juicy, sweet, and pleasant. Tree vigorous, prolific, and an 

 early bearer. Suitable for export. 



