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PEAR GROWING IN CALIFORNIA. 



abundance of small green or brownish dots. Shape, very long pyri- 

 form. Calyx open. Basin wide and shallow. Stem light, about 1 

 inch in length, fleshy at base, emanates from one side. Cavity small 

 or absent. Quality poor to medium. The trees that have been 

 observed in California are large and productive. The fruit is beautiful 

 but not desirable except for cooking purposes. A winter variety that 

 keeps until after the holiday season. 



FIG. 89. Leaf of Vienne. 



FIG. 90. Vienne. 



Vienne. 



Origin France. Size medium. Color green or light yellow, slight 

 blush; sprinkled with russet. Shape obtuse pyriform. Calyx open. 

 Basin medium. Stem 1^ inch or more. Cavity wide and very shallow. 

 Quality medium to good. 



