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Caen de France Pear. 



broad across the middle ; stem rather stout, short, about three-fourths of an 

 inch long, planted without depression ; calyx small, set almost on the apex of 

 the fruit, with scarcely any basin ; segments generally abortive ; skin thick, 

 rough, dull greenish-yellow, coarsely stippled, and covered almost entirely 

 with russet, which becomes at maturity of a cinnamon color ; flesh yellow- 



ish-white, half melting, juicy, buttery ; flavor vinous, sprightly, rich, nutty, or 

 melon-like, with a little astringency. Season December, but is easily kept 

 to February. Quality " very good," excellent. 



The tree is hardy, sufficiently productive, and comes naturally into a 

 pyramidal form with a head and habit of the Urbaniste. 



Marshall F. Wilder. 



