Descriptions of Six varieties of Pears. 



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segments of the calyx very short : Fleshy yellowish, white, 

 coarse, melting and juicy: Flavor^ rich and sugary, with a 

 smoky perfume : Core, medium size : Seeds, large, dark 

 brown. Ripe in November. 



In general appearance, the Duchess of Mars somewhat re- 

 sembles the Passe Colmar. 



34. Golden Beurre' of Bilboa. American Orchardist. 



Under this name, a most excellent variety of pear is culti- 

 vated around Boston, the original tree of which was imported 

 from Bilboa, in Spain, in 1821, by Mr. Hooper, of Marble- 

 head. As none of the numerous importations from Europe 

 subsequent to that date have introduced a similar fruit, it has 

 been supposed to be of Spanish origin, and unknown in 

 France or England. 



The Golden Beurre of Bilboa {Jig. 13) has obtained a high 

 reputation with those who have cultivated it. It is always 



Fig.l^. Golden Beurri of Bilboa Pear. 



fair, of good size, an abundant bearer, and succeeds both 

 upon the quince and pear. In general appearance, it ap- 

 proaches the Doyenne gris, but it has not the russet and 



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