80 BOOK OF FRUITS. 



size is large, the form nearly oval, the skin 

 yellow mixed with russet and brownish red 

 next the sun ; the flesh melting and good, but 

 not first rate. The tree is very upright and 

 strong in its growth ; a great bearer, and an 

 excellent market fruit. Ripe in September. 



No. 42. Beurre Bosc. 



One of the new Flemish pears ; the form is 

 very long, the skin of a light cinnamon russet; 

 the flesh white, juicy, melting and good. It 

 bears abundantly, and ripens in October and 

 November. 



No. 43. Golden Buerre of Bilboa. 

 This tree was imported from Bilboa, by 

 Mr. Hooper, of Marblehead ; the original 

 name is unknown ; in size and shape it re- 

 sembles the Doyenne Gris, but the skin is of 

 a lighter russet ; the flesh is melting, rich and 

 of fine flavour ; it promises to be a good bear- 

 er. Ripens in October. 



No, 44. Washington. 

 A native fruit from New Jersey, of medi- 

 um size ; the form is oval, the skin of a light 



