THE PEAE. 





Fig. 176. Marie Louise. 



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144. MARIE LOUISE NOVA. Van Mons. Ken. 



This variety, was sent by Van Mons to Mr. Manning. It 

 will by no means bear a comparison with the Marie Louise, 

 though in some seasons a very good fruit. Col. Wilder, of 

 Boston, considers it " hardly second rate," while the Salem cul- 

 tivators " think it an excellent, juicy, rich pear, though some- 

 times a little rough." It has borne two seasons with us, and is 



