316 SELECl" VABIETIES OF FEUTTS. 



France, said to be very large, beautiful, and excellent ; 

 ripens in October. 



147. Doyenne Rose. One of the most beautiful of all 

 pears, resembling the White Doyenne in size and form, 

 but not so good ; Same season. 



148. DuGhesse de Mars. Medium, round Vn, obovate, 

 pale yellow, fair and smooth, juicy, melting, and very 

 highly perfumed. October. Received from France in 

 1848 ; succeeds on the quince ; tree rather delicate. 



149. Eyeioood (Knight, Eng.). Medium size, melting 

 and rich, high flavored. November, 



150. Ferdinand de Meester, or Rousselet de Meester 

 (Yan Mons). Medium size, melting and good. Septem- 

 ber and October. 



151. Fleur de Niege. Medium size, melting and pro- 

 ductive (q). October. 



152. Fortunee. Eather small, melting, high flavored ; 

 succeeds well on the quince ; keeps till spring. Episco- 

 pal has proved synonymous' with this. 



153. Fredrika Bremer. A variety recently brought 

 to notice by Mr. John C. Hastings, of Clinton, N. Y. It 

 is large, obovate inclining to pyrifonn ; green, changing 

 to yellow as it matures ; melting, buttery, and sprightly ; 

 may prove to be a fine variety. October and November. 

 The tree is said to be very productive, and some speci- 

 mens to attain the weight of sixteen ounces. 



154. Fondante de Maline. A new Belgian winter 

 variety, melting and good ; very productive ; succeeds 

 well on the quince. Keeps till February. 



155. Figue. A very distinct, greenish pear ; medium 

 size, pyriform, stem fleshy; melting, juicy, and good. 

 November. Tree vigorous, and exceedingly productive 

 on the quince. 



156. Gratioli of Jersey. Medium size, melting ; very 

 sweet and good ; succeeds well on the quince. October. 



