Descriptions of Select Varieties of Pears. 441 



variety, under the name of Richards's Beurre, and pro- 

 nounced superior to Swan's Orange. When well grown and 

 ripened, it is a most beautiful fruit; the skin being of a rich 



Fi^. 36. Summer Bonchretien Pear. 



yellow, covered on the sunny side with a brilliant red. The 

 flesh is between breaking and melting, and the flavor sugary 

 and good. 

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