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a western county. Though Somerset and Dorset are 

 particularly adapted for the pear, there are many 

 places where its culture is never attempted ; we would 

 mention the district of sandy loam around Sherborne, 

 Dorset, as one well adapted for the growth of perry, 

 but where it is nevertheless almost unknown. 



It may be noted that although good cider — even 

 the best — can be made from dessert and culinary 

 fruit, yet dessert pears are not well adapted for perry, 

 as their produce is usually watery, and does not fine 

 well. 



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