444 THE PEAF. 



It was sent to Europe by the late Dr. Hossack, in 1819, and 

 the fruit was pronounced by the London Horticultural Society 

 exceeding in flavour the richest of their autumn pears. 



Fruit small, (except in rich soils,) regularly formed, obovate. 

 Skin brownish-green at first, becoming dull yellowish-brown, 

 with a lively russet red cheek. Stalk half to three-fourths of 

 an inch long, slightly curved, and set in a trifling depression. 

 Calyx small, and placed in a basin scarcely at all sunk. Flesh 

 whitish, buttery, very juicy and melting, with a peculiarly rich, 

 spicy flavour and aroma. It ripens gradually in the house from 

 the end of August to the last of October. 



SHELDON. 

 Wayne. 



Sheldon. 

 Tree vigorous, erect, hardy, and a good bearer, shoots yellow- 



ceived his name. Afterwards the property was added to the vast estate 

 of the late Stephen Girard. The original tree still exists, (or did a few 

 years ago,) vigorous and fruitful Specimens of its pears were, quite 

 lately, exhibited at the annual shows of the Pennsylvania Horticultural 

 Society. 



