WIlfTXR PEARS. 



440 



Fig. 205. Passe Colmar. 



Fruit rather large, varying considerably, from obovate to ob- 

 tuse-pyriform, but most usually as in Fig. 205. Skin rather 

 thick, yellowish-green, becoming yellow at maturity, a good 

 deal sprinkled with light brown russet. Stalk an- inch and a 

 half long, inserted in an obtuse uneven cavity, or sometimes 

 without depression. Calyx open, basin shallow. Flesh yel- 

 lowish-white, buttery and juicy, with a rich, sweet, aromatic 

 flavour. 



225. POUND. Coxe. 



Winter Bell. 

 Bretagne lo Cour. 



The Pound, or Winter Bell pear, valued only for cooking, i 



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