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THE PEAR. 



Beurre Moire. ^ 



Beurrfe Moiro. 



Foreign. Tree, vigorous, upright grower, early, productive bearer, often 

 blossoms the second time in a season, and sets fruit, which, of course, does 

 not mature ; promises well. Fruit, large, obovate oblong pyriform, pale 

 green, with dots of darker green, and occasionally a russet patch ; stem. 

 one inch, stout, slight lip on one side of depression ; calyx^ small, short, 

 stiff segments ; core, small ; seeds, imperfect ; skin, thick, harsh ; jlesh, 

 white, juicy, vinous, half melting, sprightly ; " very good." November and 

 December. 



Brandtwine. 



American, from the banks of the Brandywine river. Tree, thrifty, rapid 

 grower, long upright shoots, regular and abundant bearer. Frvit^ medium, 

 varying in form, generally obovate pyriform, running into the stem, which 

 is fleshy, and rather obliquely set; color, dull yellowish green, reddish 

 brown in sun, marked with russet dots and streaks, and much russeted 

 about eye ; cali/x, open, segments few ; basin, smooth, moderate depth ; 



