Descriptions of Select Varieties of Pears. 351 



equally fine in cold and short seasons, when other fine varie- 

 ties were indififerent. 



Tree vigorous, of upright growth, yellowish wood, and 

 rather small, ovate leaves. 



Size, large, about two and a half inches long, and two and 

 a half in diameter : Form^ roundish obovate, largest in the 

 middle, narrowing a little to the stem end, which is obtuse : 

 Skin, fair, little rough, green, becoming greenish yellow when 

 mature, and very slightly traced with russet : Stem^ medium 



Fi^. 34. Oswesco Beurrd Pear. 



length, about one inch long, rather stout, curved, and inserted 

 in a round, shallow cavity : Eye, medium size, partially 

 closed, and slightly depressed in a shallow basin ; segments 

 of the calyx short, stiff, projecting : Flesh, white, fine, melt- 

 ing, buttery, and juicy : Flavor, rich, sugary, and sprightly, 

 with a fine perfume : Core, small : Seeds, small, plump, and 

 very dark. Ripe in October, and keeps to December. 



