LEAVES large, broadly oval, tapering suddenly 

 to the point, deeply and doubly serrated. PETIOLES 

 strong, about an inch long. STIPULES foliaceous. 



FLOWERS early, very large, with roundish, cor- 

 date, much imbricated petals. 



FRUIT large, angular in a slight degree, with a 

 wide eye, which is often closed up by the segments 

 of the calyx. SKIN deeply stained, and streaked 

 with rich crimson, slightly russety, with a small 

 portion of green shewing through. STALK woolly. 

 FLESH white, firm, juicy, sweet, and acid; a little 

 perfumed, exceedingly rich and agreeable. 



