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Pomological Notices ; 



russet, particularly around the stem, and light dashes of 

 red on the sunny side : Stem, medium length, about three- 

 quarters of an inch, stout, thick, with an uneven surface, 

 and inserted in a slight cavity : Eye, rather large, and 

 slightly depressed : Flesh, white, fine, juicy and melting : 

 Flavor, rich, sugary, perfumed and delicious : Co)~e, large, 

 slightly gritty. Ripe in October and November. 



Mr. Manning states that the tree is of handsome form, 

 and grows vigorously, but does not come into bearing 

 early; when, however, it has attained a bearing age, it is 

 very productive. Of all the European pears he thinks the 

 Urbaniste the best substitute for the St. Michael. 



22. Belle Lucrative. Lindley's Guide to the Orchard. 



Fondante d'Automne. Hort. Soc. Cat., 3d Edition. 



The Catalogue of the Hort. Soc. describes two diiferent 

 pears under the above names, viz : — The Belle Lucrative 



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Belle Lucrative Pear. 



as " pale yellow and red, roundish, 2d size, crispy, 2d qual- 

 ity," and the Fondante d'Automne as "pale green, obovate, 



