BLOODGOOD. 



Synonyms Early Buerre of some. 



(Longitudinal diameter 24 to 2i inches. 

 Size -| 



(Transverse diameter 24 to 2i inches. 



Form Roundish, obovate, sometimes turbinate, usually contracted or tapering 

 at the crown. 



Skin Yellow, dotted and marbled with russet. 



Stalk Cinnamon color, somewhat variable in size, from S to 1 inch long by 

 4 to T 3 g in thickness, fleshy at its insertion, which is oblique without 

 depression. 



Calyx Medium, segments reflected, set in a shallow, narrow, sometimes irre- 

 gular basin. 



Core Below medium. 



Seed Dark, T S S long, T 3 s wide, fs thick. 



Flesh Whiteish, buttery and melting. 



Flavor Rich, with a delightful aroma. 



Quality " Very good." 



Maturity Beginning to middle of August. 



Leaf- Usually flat, oval, terminating abruptly in an acute point, serratures 

 crenate, ITS inches wide, and 3|s long, including petiole, which is If'e of 

 an inch long by TS thick. 



Wood Young shoots reddish brown, short jointed. 



Growth Upright, moderately vigorous. 



HISTORY, ETC. 



The origin of the Bloodgood Pear is enveloped in mystery. About the year 

 1835, scions of it were left at the nursery of Mr. James Bloodgood, of Flushing, 

 by a stranger, who represented it as a new variety. Being found to possess much 

 merit, it was extensively disseminated by Mr. Bloodgood, and received his name. 



The fine variety succeeds well on the Quince, and like all summer Pears, 

 house ripening is required to have it in the greatest perfection. 



