224 [ THE PEAR TREE 



reddish twigs and large pointed buds, and requires the 

 full sunshine. The fruit is large or very large, is produced 

 singly or in pairs, perfectly pear-shaped, narrow towards 

 the stalk, which is long and thick. The colour is 

 yellow or chrome yellow, with a large red flush, shaded 

 flesh towards the stalk, heavily marbled fawn near the 

 stalk and at the base. The flesh is creamy white, juicy, 

 melting, with a very agreable vinous arid aromatic 

 flavour. The fruit is cut in the second week of 

 September and matures towards the close of September 

 or in October. Keeps fairly well. It is a first class 

 pear for the amateur and is also a desirable sort for 

 the market. 



43. BEURRE' STERKMANS, or DOYENNE' STERKMANS, 

 or BELLE ALLIANCE. The tree is vigorous and forms 

 nice pyramids. It is very productive. The fruit is borne 

 usually in pairs or triplets; it is large or very large, 

 irregularly pear-shaped, with a straight thick stalk. 

 The colour is pale yellow, rarely marbled fawn near 

 the stalk, with a very smooth skin, but irregular and 

 bumpy. The flesh is buttery, light yellow or cream, 

 very sweet, with a delicate vinous and aromatic flavour. 

 The fruit is cut in the third or fourth week of September 

 and matures in October and November. Keeps fairly 

 well. It is an excellent and reliable pear for the 

 amateur, and is also recommendable for the market. 



44. ALLIANCE FRANCO- RUSSE. The tree is middling 

 or small, but well productive. The fruits are always 

 borne singly, are large, of uniform size, oval, with a 

 long slender depressed stalk. The colour is yellow or 

 greenish yellow, usually without any flush or markings. 

 The flesh is white, melting, sugary, well perfumed, of 

 excellent quality. The tree thrives best in a sunny 

 situation, away from walls. The fruit is cut in the 

 second week of September and matures in October. 

 It is a good autumn pear for the amateur, and is also a 

 fine fruit for the market. 



