Or. Descriptions of New Fruits, 



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gradually tapering towards the stem : Skin smooth, bright 

 cinnamon russet all over, with occasional rough patches of 

 a darker shade, and a few scattered blackish dots : Stem 

 long, one and one half inches, curved, rather slender, light 

 brown : Eye small, closed, and but slightly sunk : Flesh 

 yellowish white, fine, sugary, melting and buttery : Flavor 

 rich, with a slight cinnamon perfume: Core medium size : 

 Seeds medium size, dark brown. Ripe in October. 



Beurre Bosc Pear. 



All these varieties may be strongly recommended for cul- 

 tivation in every choice collection of pears. 



