180 THE NURSERY i\ND THE ORCHARD. 



flovored; tree vigorous and a ver}'- reliable bearer; best 

 on quince. September. 



BEURRE BOSC. 

 Large, very distinct p3't'iform, deep yellow, partially 

 russeted; flesh juicy, buttery, sweet, excellent; basin 

 shallow; tree a moderate grower, a regular bearer. Earl}'' 

 autumn. 



BEURRE CLAIRGEAU. 

 Large, pyramidal pyriforra, with brown dots, and 

 crimson toward the sun ; flesh white, somewhat granular, 

 buttery, melting, quality variable ; tree of stout, erect 

 growth, and a regular bearer.. September and October. 

 BEURRE D'ANJOU. 

 Large, greenish yellow, with a red cheek, russeted ; 

 flesh yellowish white, fine grained, buttery , melting, 

 highly flavored; sometimes a little astringent; fine tree 

 and regular bearer. September. 



BEURRE DIEL. 

 Very large, thick pyriforra, dull yellow, dotted, with 

 some russet ; flesh rather coarse, rich, buttery; tree a 

 vigorous grower. September. 



DUOHESSE d'BORDEAUX. 

 Medium, roundish, yellow, with russet dots; flesh 

 v/hite, moderately juicy, sweet, o! pleasunt flavor ; open 

 calyx in medium basin; tree moderately vigorous. Oc- 

 tober to November. 



GLOUT MORCEAU. 

 Large, short pyriform, greenish yellow ; flesh white, 

 fine grained, melting, buttery, sweet, of excellent flavor ; 

 tree a spreading grower, rather tardy bearer, best on 

 quince. October. 



HEBE. 

 Very large, round, obovate, lemon color, russeted; flesh 

 melting, buttery, sprightly, coarse, with a vinous flavor, 

 a good keeper ; tree thrift}^ and productive. Origin 

 South Carolina. 



