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7. SUMMER FRANC REAL. 

 Fig. 232. 



Tree hardy, and of moderate growth ; young shoots downy. 

 Bears well in all soils. 



Fruit nearly medium ; somewhat obovate, largest in the mid- 

 dle, and tapering pretty equally each way ; yellowish-green. 



Flesh white, fine-grained, buttery, and melting. 



Flavor sweet, rich, and excellent. Ripens last of August 

 and first of September. 



The Franc Real is one of the most desirable of summer 

 pears. In favorable circumstances it is almost uniformly of 

 fair size, and perfect. Its character is very decidedly above 

 that of any pear which precedes it in ripening ; and with its 

 facility of adaptation to various soils, its healthful growth, and 

 good bearing qualities, it will be found an acquisition to the 

 fruit plot. Its name is said to be derived from a Spanish gold 

 coin. 



