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red in the sun, and dotted with numerous gray dots. Stalk 

 about an inch long, curved, rather obliquely inserted, without 



Louise Bonne of Jersey. 



depression, or with a fleshy, enlarged base. Calyx open, in a 

 shallow, uneven basin. Flesh greenish white, very juicy and 

 melting, with a rich and excellent flavour. September and 

 October. [This is very distinct from the old Louise Bonne, a 

 green winter fruit, of third quality. 



Madame Millet. 



Fruit very much resembling grey Beurre as to form and colour, 

 and the TJrbaniste as to qualities. Flesh white, delicate, fine, 

 half melting, sugary and agreeably perfumed, ripening in March 

 and April. (Leroy's Cat.) 



