THE PEAR 233 



russet; stalk one-half inch long, stout, in shallow uneven cavity; 

 basin shallow, even. Flesh yellowish white, fine-grained, melting; 



Anjou. 



flavor rich and vinous; quality best. Season, late. Popular and 

 doubled-starred in many States across the continent. France. 



Ansault. Medium to large, roundish oblate, pyriform; stalk 

 half to one inch long in shallow cavity; color yellow, mostly covered 

 with russet. Flesh white, juicy, tender, buttery, melting, and aro- 

 matic; quality fair to good. Season, early autumn. France. 



Archangel. Very large, obovate, pyriform; color yellow, largely 

 covered with russeting. Flesh sweet, vinous, juicy, perfumed; quality 

 good. Becoming popular as a market pear for culinary use. France. 



