UNTESTED VARIETIES, ETC. 



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Haddington". 



Smith's Haddington. 



American. From seed of Pound Pear, grown by J. B. Smith, Esq., at 

 Haddington, Pa. Tree, vigorous, productive. Fruit, above medium, oblong 

 obovate pyriform, greenish yellow, brownish cheeks, and russet dots and 

 patches j stem, medium ; cavity, shallow ; calyx, medium ; segments, short, 

 erect : core, medium ; seeds, long, ovate 5 flesh, yellowish, juicy, aromatic ; 

 " very good." January to April. 



Hampton. 



Cluster Pear. 



American. Originated with W. C. Hampton, Ohio. Very productive , 

 fruit hanging in clusters. Fruit, small, roundish, slightly obovate flattened, 

 in most specimens, a distinct suture half arCund like unto a plumb ; color, 

 light yellow ground, mostly overspread with reddish russet in sun, and rus- 

 set marbling in shade, whitish gray dots on the simny side : stem, i to | inch 

 long, slightly curved, generally set without depression, and fleshy at base ; 

 calyx, open ; segments, fine, disconnected, partially reflexed : basin shallow ; 

 flesh, white, juicy, buttery, melting, delicious flavor; core, medium; seeds, 

 plump, brownish black. August. 



