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Pitmaston (Duchess). Very large, oblong, obovate, slightly 

 pyriform; color yellow with light russet near the stalk and many 

 russet dots and specks over the whole surface, which is somewhat 



Paradise d'A utomne. 



uneven; stalk short, quite stout, in small uneven cavity. Flesh 

 yellowish, juicy, melting, buttery, sprightly, vinous, very good. 

 Grown under the name of Duchess by several nurserymen. Much 

 like Angouleme but a better tree on varied soils and in varied climates. 

 Europe. 



Pound (Winter Bell). Large to very large, pyriform; color 

 yellowish green with brown cheek that changes to yellow and red 



