390 



AMERICAN HOME GARDEX. 



Fig. 249. 



Flavor rich and exquisite, second only to the Seckel. Rip- 

 ens in the house through October and November. 



25. GRAY VIRGALIEU. 



Tree upright, tolerably vigorous, healthier than the Virga- 

 lieu. 



Young shoots grayish-brown, or brown with gray dots. A 

 good and constant bearer. 



Fruit medium, roundish obovate, covered with rather light 

 or golden russet when perfectly ripe. 



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



Flavor rich and exquisite, similar to the " Yirgalieu," but 

 ripens a little later. 



In cold or unfavorable soils or localities this fine pear some- 



