AWfcr Heurre (J>erg<n)iotte d'IJt't'cr, JJergamotte Turdive, Beurre 

 Anglaise, Benrre de Jtnyuf*, Beurre Roxpe, Doyenne d? Alert con, Doyenne 

 d'Hiver), An old and very popular variety of doubtful origin, and in 

 Europe considered to be one of the very best late Pears. Fruit large, 

 obovate, inclining to oval. Skin brownish-green, with a darker cheek, 

 strewed with patches and large dots of russet. Flesh white, juicy, 

 melting, with a sweet rich flavour. Tree strong, upright, and a good 

 bearer. A good dessert Pear, keeps well, and suitable for exporting. 



Easter Beurrc. 



Emile tfJleyst. A Belgian variety with large oblong-pyriform fruit, 

 which ripens after mid-season. Skin bright yellow, with an orange 

 cheek, thickly netted, patched, and clotted with russet. Flesh yellowish- 

 white, juicy, melting, very sweet, with an aromatic flavour. Tree hardy, 

 spreading, and a very prolific bearer. 



Ei/ewood. An old and excellent English variety with Bergamot-shaped 

 fruit below medium size, which ripens late in the summer and keeps well. 



