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stock, the tree assuming then a fine pyramidal form. 

 The fruit is large or very large, obtusely top-shaped, 

 smooth and plump, greenish yellow or light green at 

 maturity. The flesh is white, watery, and very sugary, 

 but the flavour is poor for lack of aroma. The fruit 

 is gathered about mid-August, and ripens soon after. 

 Maturation is often anticipated, and as frequently 

 postponed. 



21. BEURRE' D'AMANLIS. The tree is vigorous, 

 with long straggling branches of a greyish red colour, 

 with dark green foliage. It is fairly productive, and 

 thrives best in full sunshine. The fruits are produced 

 singly or in clusters of two or three. They are large, 

 pear-shaped with a short thick and depressed stalk, 

 the colour is light green, dotted grey, with a dark 

 red flush. The flesh is yellowish white, melting, and 

 juicy, and faintly perfumed. Should be cut in the last 

 week of August, and matures in September. 



22. BEURRE' DIEL or B. ROYAL. The tree is 

 vigorous and grows to a fine size, and is very productive. 

 The fruit is broadly top-shaped, with a thick stalk, 

 slightly depressed. The colour is golden yellow, dotted 

 rust. The flesh is white, sugary, acidulous, of middling 

 quality. The fruit is cut in the last week of August 

 or early in September, and matures in September. 

 Keeps well. This is a good pear for the market. 



23. BEURRE' GRIS or BEURRE' DORE'. The tree 

 is middling or large, fairly vigorous and productive. 

 The fruit is top-shaped, obtuse, but pointed close to 

 the stalk, which is short and slender. It is plump and 



.smooth, light greenish yellow at maturity, dotted grey and 

 heavily blotched with shining fawn or bronze. The flesh 

 is white, creamy, juicy, with a delicate acidulous flavour. 

 The fruit is cut towards the end of August or early 

 in September, and matures in September, but keeps 

 fairly well to October. Is suitable for the market grower 

 and for the amateur. 



