AFTUMN PEARS. 



Fig. 153. Beurri Did. 



to an inch and three quarters long, stout, curved, set in a rather 

 uneven cavity. Calyx nearly closed, and placed in a slightly 

 furrowed basin. Flesh yellowish- white, a little coarse grained, 

 especially at the core, but rich, sugary, half melting, and in 

 good specimens, buttery and delicious. In eating, in this coun- 

 try, from September to December, if picked and ripened in the 

 house. 



59. BEURUE KNOX. Thomp. Lind. 



The Beurre Knox is a pleasant, second rate fruit, of large 

 and handsome appearance, but a little liable to rot at the core. 



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