THE PEAR. 459 



with russet, and shaded with crinjson. Stalk about an inch 

 long, stout, inserted in a small, uneven cavity. Calyx open, 

 segments stiff, set in a broad, uneven basin, slightly russet- 

 ed. Flesh yellowish-white, fine, very melting, juicy, sugary, 

 vinous, pleasantly perfumed. October and November. 



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Tree moderately vigorous. Fruit large, obovate, pyriform. 

 Skin greenish-yellow, profusely sprinkled with yellow dots. 

 Stalk medium, stout, curved, inserted in an uneven depression. 

 Calyx small, basin shallow. Flesh yellowish, a little granular, 

 buttery, melting, with a fine rich brisk flavour, highly pei-fumed. 



