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12. DUNMORE. 

 Fig. 237. 



Tree of rather strong growth, young shoots brownish slate- 

 color, erect. A very good bearer, its blossoms standing pretty 

 hard frosts without injury. Fruit large, oblong-obovate, green- 

 ish, with some brownish-red russet. 



Flesh yellowish-white, buttery, and very melting. Flavor 

 variable. With high culture, in favorable circumstances, rich 



