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der some irregular bunches or protuberances ; 

 the skin is a dull yellow, mixed with russet 

 and a small portion of red ; the flesh is crisp, 

 coarse grained, and sugary. The tree is of 

 vigorous growth, and appears to be a good 

 bearer. Ripe in September. 



No. 20. Green Pear of Yair. 



This pear is of medium size ; the form full 

 at the crown, diminishing gradually to the stem; 

 the skin is smooth, and when fully ripe of a 

 light green ; the flesh melting, very juicy and 

 good. A great bearer. Ripening in Sep- 

 tember. 



No. 21. St. Ghislain. 



This superior pear is one of the new Flem- 

 ish varieties ; it is of medium size ] the shape 

 rather oblong ; the skin at maturity is a pale 

 yellow ; the flesh juicy, melting and very de- 

 licious. The tree is vigorous, and bears 

 good crops every year. One of the finest of 

 pears, and should be found in every good col- 

 lection. Ripening in September and October, 



No. 22. Gushing. 

 A native fruit from Hingham, Mass. The 



