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r.irkhunrs Triumph - Tlie fruit is large in si/.c, greenisli yellow in color, 

 tree ivm blemishes and although the surface is somewhat rough it is an 

 attractive pear. The flesh is v\;hite, fine melting, free of grit cells 

 and of very good quality. The fruit is harvested in late September and 

 hnlds up well into early January. As tlie fruit was harvested from a 

 1 iip-woi'kcd tree, an evaluation of tree characteristics cannot be given. 



Alexander Lucas - A late ripening pear of medium size, smooth surface, 

 iihovate, obtuse-pyrif orm shape and greenish yellow color. The fruit is 

 of good quality. Alexander Lucas was harvested in the third week of 

 September and keeps well into December. Production appeal's to be satis- 

 lactory. 



Dum.ont - A late ripening pear of medium size, obtuse pyriform shape and 

 yellow color. The flesh is firm, juicy and the quality very good. The 

 fruit is harvested in late September and has kept well into early Janu- 

 ai'y in tlie past years. Tlio variety has been productive under our condi- 

 tions and is worthv of trial. 



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