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streaks. Stalk about an inch long, rather stout, and inserted iu 

 a well marked or rather broad depression. Calyx small, closed 

 and set in a narrow basin, which is abruptly and rather deeply 

 sunk. Flesh white, (yellowish at the core,) buttery, very melt- 

 ing and rich, with a copious, delicious juice, delicately perfumed. 

 Kiperis from the last of September till the end of November, if 

 kept in the house. 



WINTER NELIS. Lind. Thomp. 



Ne"lis d'Hiver. La Bonne Malinoise. 



Bonne de Malines. Milanaise Cuvelier. 



Bern-re" de Malines. Etourneau. 



Winter Nelis. 



The Winter Nelis holds, in our estimation, nearly the same 

 rank among winter pears, that the Seckel does among the au- 

 tumnal varieties. It is a very hardy and thrifty tree, and bears 

 regular crops of pears which always ripen well, and in succes- 

 sion. Branches diverging, rather slender, light olive. 



It is a Flemish pear," and was originated by M. Nelis, of 

 Mechlin. 



