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THE PEAR. 



calyx, open ; core, small ; flesh, white, melting, juicy, vinous, " very good." 

 Last of August. (Hov. Mag.) 



BEURRE MOIRE. 



Foreign. Tree, vigorous, upright grower, early, productive bearer, often 

 blossoms the second time in a season, and sets fruit, which of course does 

 not mature ; new, promises well. Fruit, large, obovate, oblong pyriform, 

 pale green, with dots of darker green, and occasionally a russet patch ; 

 stem, one inch, stout, slight lip on one side of depression ; calyx, small ; 

 short stiff segments ; core, small ; seeds, imperfect ; skin, thick, harsh ; 

 flesh, white, juicy, vinous, half melting, sprightly, " very good." Novem- 

 ber and December. 



BEURRE D'AMALIS. 



Beurre d'Amanlis, | Beurre d'Amaulis. 



Foreign. A free, vigorous grower on pear or quince ; said to bear well ; 



