AMERICAN HOME GARDEN. 



Fig. 252. 



393 



Flavor very variable ; on quince stocks, or where the fruit is 

 perfected, rich and very good, but worthless on pear stocks at 

 the north. Ripens from October to November. 



28. DIX (Fig. 253). 



Tree erect and of moderate vigor. . 



Young shoots slender, pale yellow, not coming into bearing 

 early, but hardy and productive when of age. 



R2 



