Descriptions of Select Varieties of Pears. 



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not adopted ; but, the distinction once known, we hope, here- 

 after, the two varieties may readily be identified. 



The tree is a vigorous grower, and succeeds equally well 



Fig. 40. Long Green of Autumn Pear. 



on the quince, or pear stock : it is of upright habit, and the 

 wood is of an olive brown shade, and dotted with large 

 whitish specks. The fruit is in perfection three weeks later 

 than the Verte Longue. 



Size, medium, about three inches long and two inches in 

 diameter : Form, pyramidal, round, and rather full at the 

 crown, tapering to the stem, near which it is slightly con- 

 tracted : Skin, fair, smooth, dull greenish yellow, dotted and 

 marbled with brownish red on the sunny side, and regularly 



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