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CoJiseiller de la Cour. 



Description. — Form obovate, sometimes obtuse, pyriform ; size quite 

 large ; stems short, stout, generally inserted on an angle j calyx very small, 

 segments frequently abortive ; basin small, narrow ; color dark green, be- 

 coming dull yellow at maturity, coarsely dotted and occasionally veiled with 

 a thin coating of russet ; flesh yellowish-white, melting, juicy, buttery, rather 



coarse, and a little granulous at the core ; flavor spirited, vinous, with a 

 rich, nut-like aroma, and slight astringency near the skin ; season Novem- 

 ber to December ; quality ver}^ good, highly esteemed by those who like -an 

 acidulous pear ; tree hardy, of fine form and habit, foliage and fruit persist- 

 ent, very jjrolific and vigorous, making a tree of the largest class. 



Marshall P. Wilder. 



