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of highest flavor, and to some tastes the musky 

 aroma is disagreeable. Its intrinsic value is un- 

 equaled. Early September. 



Belle Lucrative. Medium size, roundish, pyr- 

 iform ; pale yellowish-green, slightly russeted ; 

 very juicy, melting, rich, and excellent. Not 

 uniform, but when well grown it is unsurpassed. 

 Hardy and productive. September. 



Louise Bonne. Large, pyriform ; smooth, 

 pale yellowish-green, with brownish red cheek in 

 the sun; flesh melting, very juicy, sub-acid, 

 vinous ; often astringent, but excellent when 

 well grown. Very productive and a valuable 

 market fruit. October. 



Bosc. Large, long, pyriform ; neck long 

 and narrow ; dull cinnamon russet ; flesh white, 

 very buttery, rich, and deliciously perfumed. 

 October. Bears evenly and moderately ; fruit 

 is liable to drop. One of the best. 



Seckel. Small, ovate ; dull yellowish-brown, 

 with a russet red cheek ; very fine grained, sweet, 

 very juicy ; the standard of excellence. October. 

 Rather tardy in bearing, but becomes very pro- 

 ductive and requires severe thinning and high 

 culture to insure fruit of fair size. Keeps but a 

 short time. 



Sheldon. Large, broad, roundish ; greenish 

 russet or cinnamon brown ; flesh slightly coarse, 



