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delicious flavour. There is no pear to equal it for size 

 and quality combined. The tree is of an upright habit, 

 and moderate bearer. 



DCCHESSE D'ANGOULEME. Nov. Very large, roundish, 

 obovate, half melting, but rather coarse. .Well known as 

 "Duchess" in the market, and largely imported from the 

 Channel Islands and France. Upright habit. 



JERSEY GRATIOLI. See Standards. 



LOUISE BOXXE DE JERSEY. See Standards. 



PITMASTON DUCHESSE. Oct. to Nov. Very large, pyri- 

 form, handsome ; flesh, tender and melting. One of the best 

 to grow for profit, as it commands a ready sale on account 

 of its large size and good appearance. 



PRINCESS (RIVERS'S). Nov. Large, pyriform, melting 

 and juicy. A seedling from Louise Bonne de Jersey, but 

 a more vigorous grower than its parent, and certainly an 

 acquisition. Of upright habit. 



CONSEILIER DE LA C(EUR. See Standards. 



MARIE LOUISE D'UCCLE. Oct. Medium to large, obtuse, 

 pyriform; flesh fine, melting, and richly flavoured. Tree 

 forms a natural pyramid or bush, and is a free bearer, 

 and very hardy. 



BEUKRE ALEXANDER LUCAS. Nov. Large, obtuse, pyri- 

 form, very handsome pear, but comparatively unknown. 

 Tree, a moderate grower and good bearer; fine showy fruit. 



BEURRE CLAIRGEAU. Nov. Large, pyriform, highly 

 coloured, and very handsome. Fruit of moderate quality. 

 .The tree is a strong grower, of good habit, and is a very 

 constant bearer, 



DURANDEAU. Nov. Large, juioy, sweet, and excellent 

 quality. Very handsome in appearance, somewhat like 

 Beurre Clairgeau, but of better quality. .Tree r a -mode- 

 rate grower, of an upright habit. 



