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17. MARIA LOUISA. 



Tree of strong but straggling growth. 



Shoots olive-gi'ay ; a good bearer, suited to warm soils and 

 locations, and high culture. 



Fruit large, pyriform, inclining to oblong ; unequal-sided. 

 Greenish, with some light russet. 



Flesh white, melting, and buttery. 



Flavor quite variable ; in suitable conditions, rich, sugary, 

 and finely vinous. Ripens last of September and October. 



