HOWELL. 



Synonyms None. 



(Longitudinal diameter, 3 to 3} inches. 

 Size of Fruit 1 



(Transverse diameter, 21 to 3J inches. 



Form Roundish, pyriform. 



Skin Yellow, many small russet dots and a few russet markings on the shaded 



side, often a faint blush on the side exposed to the sun, cavity russetted. 

 Stem 1 inch long, T g thick, curved a little fleshy at its insertion, which is oblique. 

 Calyx Small, open, segments erect, set in a shallow, somewhat plaited basin. 

 Core Medium. 



Seed Dark, I of an inch long, T 3 e wide, 4 thick. 

 Flesh Texture rather coarse, melting, juicy. 



Flavor Rich, sprightly, with a pleasant aroma. 

 Quality "Very good." 



Maturity Last of September and October. 



Leaf- IS inches wide, 4i long, inclusive of petiole, which is li inches long, and 



TB thick. 

 Wood Young shoots, olive. 



Growth Vigorous. 



HISTORY, ETC. 



The Howell is a native of Connecticut. It originated at New Haven, from 

 seed planted by the' late Mr. Thomas Howell in his garden, adjoining that of the 

 late Governor Edwards. 



The value of this fine Pear is greatly increased by its large size, and attrac- 

 tive exterior. 



