LEAVES large, ovate, somewhat cordate, acu- 

 minate, almost entire at the margin ; when young, 

 very woolly. PETIOLES upwards of an inch long, 

 rather slender. STIPULES long, linear. 



FLOWERS small. PETALS roundish, with a long 

 claw. 



FRUIT rather large, turbinate, thickest about 

 two-thirds from the stalk, diminishing a little to 

 the eye, which is moderately depressed, and partly 

 opened. STALK short and thick. SKIN green, 

 nearly smooth, becoming pale yellowish-green after 

 the fruit has been gathered some time and is fit for 

 use. FLESH white, firm, juicy, becoming buttery 

 and melting, rich and excellent. 



