438 THE PEAR. 



but is readily distinguished from that pear, by its sweeter, more 

 sugary flavour, more oval figure, and more slender stalk.* 

 The growth of the tree is also distinct, having dark olive shoots, 

 spreading and declining in habit, with wavy leaves. 



The signification of Glout Morceau, is greedy morsel ; but 

 Mr. Thompson suggests that this or the synonyme Goulu Mor- 

 ceau is used (in the same sense as poi.s goulu, i. e. sugar peas,) 

 to signify honied, or sugared pear, which is most appropriately 

 applied to the present fruit. 



Fruit rather large, varying in form, but usually obtuse-oval, 

 and wider towards the stalk than Beurre d'Aremberg. Skin 

 smooth, thin, pale greenish-yellow, marked with small green 

 dots, and sometimes with thin patches of greenish-brown. Stalk 

 rather slender and straight, an inch or more long, planted in a 

 small, regular cavity. Calyx usually with open divisions, set 

 in a moderately deep basin. Flesh white, fine grained, and 

 smooth in texture, buttery, very melting, with a rich, sugary 

 flavour, with no admixture of acid. December. 



213. GROOM'S PRINCESS ROYAL. Thomp. 



A new English fruit, not yet proved in America, but having 

 the reputation of a variety of the first quality. It was raised 

 by Mr. Groom, the famous tulip grower. 



Fruit of medium size, roundish. Skin greenish-brown, with 

 a tinge of brownish-red, and some russet tracings. Stalk short 

 and thick, set in a very trifling depression. Calyx small, open, 

 set in a shallow basin. Flesh buttery, melting, a little gritty 

 near the core, but sweet, and high flavoured. January and 

 February. 



214. JAMINETTE. Thomp. 



Sabine. ) Nois. and Josephine. 



D'Austrasie. [ the French Colmar Jarainette. 



Beurre d'Austrasie. ) gardens. Hardenpont du. 



printemps, (of some.) 



The Jaminette (or Josephine, of American gardens,) is a 

 very excellent winter pear, which grows strongly, produces 

 abundant and regular crops, and is well worthy of general cul- 

 tivation. It was raised from seed by M. Jaminette, of Metz. 



Fruit of medium or large size, varying in form, but mostly 

 obovate, a good deal narrowed at the stalk. Skin clear green, 

 paler at maturity, considerably marked with russetty brown, 

 especially near the stalk, and sprinkled with numerous brown 



* Mr. Hovey evidently figures the d'Aremberg for this pear in his Magazine, 

 vol. ix. p. 260. 



