FRUITS VARIETIES AND CULTURE. 597 



for 1896 recommends the following grouping of the varie- 

 ties of pears for market in the order of maturity: 



On Quince Stock. — Giffard, Archangel, Superfine, 

 Howell, Duchesse d'Angouleme, Seckel, Buerre d' Anjou. 



Fig. 249— Anjou. 



Superfine. — This pear originated in Prance. The 

 fruit is round pyriform, of a yellow-crimson russet color, 

 and of a butter-melting texture; the flavor is vinous. 

 The fruit is medium quality. 



Anjou. — Obtuse pyriform shape; rather above medium 

 in size; color greenish-crimson; quality good, and tex- 



