THE PEAR. 435 



Tree vigorous, making a handsome pyramid, succeeds on 

 quince. Fruit medium, roundish-oval, inclining to obovate or 

 pyriform. Skin rough, yellow, shaded with dull crimson, or 

 carmine, thickly sprinkled with russet or brown dots. Stalk ot 

 moderate length, pretty large, inserted in a medium cavity. 

 Calyx open, segments persistent, basin deep, round, upright. 

 Flesh somewhat granular, buttery, juicy, sugary, very rich, 

 sprightly, and highly perfumed. December to April. 



DOYENNE SIEULLE. 



Sieulle. Beurre Sieulle. 

 Bergamotte Sieulle. 



Doyenne Sieutte. 



Raised by M. Sieulle, gardener. Tree vigorous and produc- 

 tive. Fruit medium, conic, truncate, angular. Skin greenish- 

 yellow, thickly sprinkled with green or brown dots. Stalk 

 long, curved, stout, inserted in a broad cavity by a ring or lip. 

 Calyx open in a small shallow basin. Flesh white, coarse, very 

 buttery, juicy, with a rich vinous, slightly aromatic flavour. 

 October, November. 



