898 



AMERICAN HOME GARDEN. 



32. GLOUT MORCEAU. 



Fig. 257. 



Tree of fine pyramidal growth, somewhat spreading. 



Young shoots of a bluish or olive-green. A good bearer, 

 suited with strong soil and high culture. 



Fruit large, almost oval or obtuse pyriform, often irregular ; 

 greenish-yellow, with some russet and many greenish russet 

 specks. 



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



Flavor rich, perfumed, dead sweet. Ripens from December 

 to Februarv. 



