The Newhall Pear. 



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THE NEWHALL PEAR. 



Size large, above medium ; form obtuse pyriform, inclining to oval or 

 egg-shape ; surface a little irregular and uneven ; stem three fo'.^rths to an 

 inch in length, inserted without much cavity ; calyx small, partlv c'osed, 

 set in a corrugated basin, scarcely below the apex of the fruit ; skin smooth, 



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yellow at maturity, with a few traces or blotches of russet, sometimes with 

 crimson dots and a cheek of blush on the sunny side ; flesh melting, very 

 juicy, buttery, and tender ; flavor sweet, tolerably rich, with a musky arom? 

 resembling the Bartlett. Season, last of October; quality, "very good ;" 

 tree hardy, healthy, and prolific. 



