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rather small ; in rich land they grow large ; 

 the skin, when ripe, is light green approach- 

 ing to a yellow, sometimes a tinge of dull red 

 on the side exposed to the sun ; the flesh 

 white, juicy and pleasant with a most agreea- 

 ble acid. Ripe the end of July and first part 

 of August ; it bears well every year, and from 

 its open head requires but little pruning. 



No. 4. Bloodgood. 



This pear was first brought into notice by 

 the late James Bloodgood, of Flushing, Long 

 Island ; the size is large, the form nearly oval, 

 the skin a dull yellow, covered with dark rus- 

 set spots ; the flesh tender, melting and pleas- 

 ant. It comes very early into bearing, and 

 produces abundant crops every year. Ripe in 

 August. 



No. 5. Rousselette Hatif. 



This is a small pear, with a long curved 

 neck ; the stem is long and fleshy, in most 

 cases appearing to be a continuation of the fruit; 

 the skin yellow with brownish russet on the 

 side next the sun ; the flesh very fine, rich 

 and high flavoured when eaten ripe from the 



