WINTER PEARS. 



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especially where it joins the fruit, and usually plan-ted very 

 obliquely. Calyx short and small, set in a deep basin. Flesh 

 white, buttery, and melting, with an abundant, rich, delicious 

 vinous juice. December. 



197. BEURRE, EASTER. P. Mag. Thomp. 



Bergamotte de la Pentecote. 

 Beurre de la Pentecote. 

 Beurre d'Hiver de Bruxelles. 

 Doyenne d'Hiver. 

 Doyenne du Printemps. 

 Beurre Roupe. 

 Du Patre. 



Beurre de Paques 



Philippe de Paques. 



Bezi Chaumontelle tres gros. 



Chaumontel tres gros. 



Canning. 



Seigneur d'Hiver. 



The Easter Beurre is considered abroad, one of the very 

 best late winter or spring pears. It seems to require a rather 

 warmer climate than that of the eastern states, to arrive at full 

 perfection, and has disappointed the expectation of many culti- 



Fig. 196. Easter Beurri 



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