THE FRUIT. 



In addition to these forms and their various modifi- 

 cations, some varieties are 



43. 



44. 



Figs 42 to 47, forms of opplcs. 42, round. 43, conical. 44, ovate. 45, flat 



, oblong. 47, ribbed. 



Angular, having projecting angles on the sides. 

 One-sided, having one side larger than the other. 

 .Ribbed (47), when the surface presents a series of ridges 

 and furrows running from eye to stem. 



FOEMS OF PEAJRS. 



It has been remarked that the pyramidal form prevails 



in pears ; but they taper from the eye to the stem, which 



is just the reverse of the tapering form in apples. Their 



forms are designated thus 



Pyriform. When tapering from the eye to the base, and 

 the sides more or less hollowed (concave) (fig. 48). 



Long Pyriform. When long and narrow, and tapering to 

 a point at the stem (fig. 49). 



Obtuse Pyriform. When the small end is somewhat flat- 

 tened (fig. 50). 



Obovate or egg-shaped. Nearly in form uf m egg, the 

 small end being nearest the stem (fig. M^. 



