NOVEMBER. 519 



rough, rather thick, bright cinnamon russet, showing in some 

 places a deep yellow ground : Stem, medium length, about 

 one inch long, rather slender, curved and obliquely attached 

 by a thick fleshy junction, appearing somewhat like an elon- 

 gation of the fruit : Eye, small, open, and very slightly sunk 



THE BARONNE DE MELLO PEAR. 



in an open, shallow basin ; segments of the calyx very short : 

 Flesh, greenish white, little coarse, melting and very juicy : 

 Flavor, rich, sprightly, highly perfumed, and good : Coy^e, 

 medium size, slightly gritty : iSeeds, medium size, broad. 

 Ripe in October. 



184. LiBERALE. 



This new pear, (Jig. 24,) is very little known, and has 

 only fruited in a few collections. It is a Belgian variety, 

 though by whom originated we have no information. It 



