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Gen. Totleben Pear. 



traces of russet, and a dull bronzy cheek ; flesh tinted with rose, very melt- 

 ing and juicy, slightly granulous at the core ; flavor pleasant, aromatic, 

 tolerably rich, inclining to sweet, a little astringent near the skin ; quality 

 very good. Season December and January; keeps well, and has been pre- 



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served to March ; but, like many other fine pears, must be used at maturity. 

 Tree hardy, vigorous, and prolific, inclined, fi"om its strong growth, to ram- 

 ble a little, but, with proper use of the knife, makes a good pyramid : this, 

 on account of the size of the fruit, is the best form. 



The Gen. Totleben was brought to notice in Verschaffelt's " L'lllustra- 

 tion Horticole," some six years since, and is now recognized as among the 

 best new late European varieties. 



