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THE PEAR. 



uneven cavity. Calyx nearly closed, and placed in a slightly 

 furrowed basin. Flesh yellowish-white, a little coarse grained, 

 especially at the core, but rich, sugary, half melting, and in 

 good specimens, buttery and delicious. In eating, in this coun- 

 try, from September to December, if picked and ripened in the 

 house. 



Bosc. Thomp. 



Bosc's Flaschenbirne. Calebasse Bosc (erroneously). 



Beurre Bosc. 

 The Beurre Bosc is a pear to which we give our unqualified 



