376 SELECT VARIETIES 0? FRUITS. 



Diihanicl dti Honceaii. — Origin France. Large, long- 

 pyrifonii, wiiitish-ycllow, rather rough, nearly covered 

 with brownish-russet ; flesh whitish, melting, tender, 

 juicy, with the flavor of Winter Nelis. — Early Winter. 

 Tree moderately vigorous and productive. 



Glout Morceaii. — Flemish origin. Rather large, often 

 very large, varying in form, usually short-pyrif orm ; 

 greenish-yellow, with patches and dots of greenish-brown; 

 flesh white, fine-grained, buttery, melting, rich, sugary. 

 — Early Winter. Tree is of a roundish, spreading habit, 

 very healthy and hardy, not an early bearer, but when 

 mature produces an abundant crop, regular and uniform. 

 It is distinct in wood and foliage from other varieties, and 

 forms one of the handsomest of pyramids on quince roots. 

 In localities where the pear blight prevails, it seems pecu- 

 liarly liable to attack, and recently has not been much 

 planted. 



Josephine de Malines. — Medium, roundish, flattened; 

 pale yellow or straw-color at maturity, sometimes netted 

 and patched with russet; flesh white, tinted with rose, 

 juicy, melting, sweet, slight aroma. — Mid-Winter, often 

 keeps until Spring. Tree a moderate grower, hardy, 

 foliage small, quite productive. A very valuable late 

 pear, and rapidly gaining in popularity. 



Lawrence. — Origin Long Island. Medium or above, 

 obovate, obtuse-pyriform; clear, light yellow, with more 

 or less of russet; flesh juicy, melting, sweet, aromatic. — 

 Early Winter. Tree a moderate grower, healthy, and a 

 good bearer; valuable both for garden and orchard. It 

 usually commands the highest price in market; one of 

 the most valuable early winter sorts. 



Mount Vernon. — Origin Massachusetts. Medium or 

 above, generally roundish obtuse-pyriform ,- light russet 

 on yellow ground; flesh yellowish, juicy, melting, slightly 

 aromatic, fine flavored. — Early Winter. Tree vigorous 



