thirty-nine varieties of Pears. 



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28. Comte de Lamy. — Medium size, obovate; skin pale yel- 

 low, with red cheek; flesh rich, juicy and excellent. Ripe 

 in October. The scions of this very fine pear were received 

 from the London Horticultural Society. 



29. Dumortier (Van Mons.) — Small, obovate; stem long; 

 skin dull yellow, with dark red spots, and blotches of russet; 

 flesh fine, juicy, sweet and excellent. Ripe Oct. 7ih. [Our 

 fig. 2 a, represents the fruit. — Ed.] 



Dumortier Pear. 



Passans du Portugal Pnar. 



30. Slevens''s Genesee. — In size, form and color it resem- 

 bles the St. Michaels; it ripens in October, and is a fine fruit. 

 It is a native variety from western New York. 



31. Passans du Portugal. — The size is small; in shape^ 

 it closely resembles the summer rose; skin whitish yellow, 

 sometimes with a faint tin2;e of red. Although not very high 

 flavored, it is tender, juicy and very delicate; a great and 

 early bearer, ripening in August. [This pear is our Jig. 2 6.] 



32. Belle of Flanders. — The size is large, obovate; skin 

 greenish yellow, mixed with red and russet; flesh buttery, 



