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Theodore Van Mon&. A Belgian variety of excellent (jiuility. 

 Frn.it medium size or above, oblong-pyriform, and ripens after 

 mid-season. Skin greenish-yellow, strewed with traces and dots of 

 russet. Flesh creamy-white, juicy, melting, and well flavoured. 

 Tree vigorous, upright, and productive. 



Thompson's* An English variety, and one of the finest dessert 

 I 'ears. Fruit medium size, obovate-pyriform, ripens late, and keeps 

 For some time. Skin pale yellow, with patches, streaks, and dots of^ 

 russet. Flesh white, very juicy, melting, rich, and sugary, with a 

 Hue aromatic flavour. Tree hardy, vigorous, and a good bearer. 

 Suitable for exporting. 



Triomphe de Jodoigne. A Belgian variety of excellent quality. 

 Fruit large, obovate to obtuse-pyriform, and ripens late in the 

 summer. Skin greenish-yellow, with patches, nettings, and dots of 

 russet, and a reddish cheek on the sunny side. Flesh yellowish-white, 

 juicy, sugary, with a brisk musky flavour. Tree vigorous and 

 productive. 



Urbaniste. 



Urbaniste (Be'irre Drapiez, Bexrre Gens, Eeurre Piequery, Louis de 

 Orleans). An excellent Flemish dessert variety, and one of the most 



