306 SELECT VARIETIES OF FRUITS. 



variety, imported as " Ananas"). A medium sized, melt- 

 ing, delicious pear, of a dull greenish color; a free stout 

 grower, and a most profuse bearer; succeeds well on the 

 quince ; should be ripened in the house. September. 



54. Heathcote. A buttery, melting, fine-flavored pear, 

 about the size of White Doyenne, hardy and productive. 

 September. Originated in the vicinity of Boston. 



55. Howell. A very good and very handsome variety, 

 originated at New Haven, Conn. Large or medium, obo- 

 vate, inclining to pyramidal, lemon yellow tinged, with 

 red in the sun; melting, juicy and vinous, rather coarse 

 Tree vigorous, branches rather spreading and drooping. 

 September and October. 



56. Hanners (Hannas). A native of Boston or vicinity ; 

 of medium size, resembling the Gushing, with somewhat 

 the flavor of White Doyenne. September. 



57. Henkel. Medium size, roundish obovate, yellow, 

 slightly russeted; buttery, melting and fine. One of the 

 very best Belgian varieties. November and December. 



58. Hacon's Incomparable. A very large round pear, 

 buttery, melting and rich. Trees spreading and very pro- 

 ductive. One of the finest English varieties, but a little 

 variable in this country. October. 



59. Harvard. A very popular and profitable market 

 fruit around Boston; large, oblong, russety, melting and 

 juicy; should be house ripened. The tree is vigorous and 

 upright; a tardy but very abundant bearer. September. 



60. Johonnot. Medium size, roundish obovate, green- 

 ish yellow, slightly russeted, rather coarse but melting, 

 rich and musky. The tree is a good grower, succeeds 

 well on the quince. Originated in Salem, Mass. 



61. KnigJifs Seedling. Originated in Rhode Island. 

 Large, melting, sweet and good ; should be gathered before 

 ripe ; tree a good grower. September to October. 



62. Lo'LU^e Bonne de Jersey. One of the finest of all 



