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THE PEAR. 

 HAMPTON VIRGALIEU. 



Originated with W. C. Hampton, of Mount Victory, Karelin Co., 0., from 

 a seed of the White Doyenne. Tree, vigorous, hardy, very nroductive. 



Fruit, medium size or above, globular, or slightly obtuse pyriform, yel- 

 lowish green, with many russet dots and marblings of russet, the russet 

 becoming reddish brown in sun ; stem, short, stout, with little or no cavity; 

 basin, moderately deep, regular ; calyx, with five segments, nearly erect, 

 open ; flesh, white, buttery, juicy, rich, vinous, excellent j core, small, eat- 

 able even to the capsules ; seeds, full, oblong pyriform. Oct and Nov. 



HANNERS. 



Hamus. 



Origin, uncertain ; has generally been considered a synonym of Gushing, 

 but proves distinct ; Mr. C. M. Hovey, first pointed out the error. Shoots, 

 upright, brownish yellow. Fruit, medium, oblong, rounded at crown, 

 obtuse at stem, yellowish green" to pale yellow, with large pale russet 

 patches and dots; stem, stout, swollen at base; calyx, small, open: core, 

 large; flesh, white, melting, juicy, vinous; "very good." September. 



HANOVER. 



From Hanover furnace. New Jersey. In size it is usually rather small, 

 ipund obovate, green t with dull green russet markings, and a brown cheek; 



