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men trees in our collection ; but, as it had not been proved in 

 the London Horticultural Society's Garden, or described in 



Fig. 17 BeuTri de Beaumont Pear. 



any work, we knew nothing of its qualities. It has proved, 

 however, to be a pear well worthy of general cultivation, 

 coming into eating the latter part of September. Another 

 specimen, now before us, is from the large collection of J. S. 

 Cabot, Esq. 



Size, medium, two and a quarter inches long, and two 

 and a quarter inches in diameter : Form, roundish obovate, 

 largest in the middle, and tapering to the stem: S/dn, 

 fair, smooth, yellowish green in the shade, broadly marbled 

 with brownish red in the sun, and thickly and regularly covered 

 with dark green specks, assuming a russcty color on the ex- 

 posed side : S(em, short, about three quarters of an inch, brown, 

 inserted in a shallow cavity, often contracted and swollen on 

 the sides : Eye, medium size, closed, and moderately sunk in 

 a round basin ; segments of the calyx medium length, pointed 

 stiff : Flesh, white, fine, buttery, and juicy : Flavor, rich, sweet 

 and perfumed : Core, medium size : Seeds, large, dark brown. 



