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basin ; segments of the calyx, short, stiff, recurved : Flesh, 

 yellowish white, fine, melting and juicy : Flavor, very sweet, 

 sprightly and rich, with a peculiar almond aroma : Core, 



12. POIRE DES DEUX SCEURS. 



small : Seeds, large, long, and sharply pointed. Ripe in No- 

 vember. 



