rated towards the extremity of the young shoots, 

 of a rich dark-green colour. 



FRUIT turbinate, on an average 3^ inches long, 

 and 2f inches wide at the broadest part, the STALK 

 measuring one inch in length : there is a contrac- 

 tion towards the setting on of the stalk. SKIN, a 

 delicate pale green, very slightly dotted with russet, 

 which becomes a deeper yellow when ripe. FLESH 

 whitish, firm, very juicy, perfectly melting, without 

 any grittiness, and of a very extraordinary, rich, 

 sweet, high- flavoured quality. 



