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AMERICAN HUME GARDEN. 



32. GLOUT MORCEAU. 



Fig. 25 



Tree of fine pyramidal prowtli, somewliat spreading. 



Young shoots of a bluish or olive-green. A good Ijearer, 

 suited with strong soil and high culture. 



Fi'uit large, almost oval or obtuse pyriform, often irregular ; 

 greenish-yellow, with some russet and many greenish russet 

 specks. 



Flesh white, fine-grained, melting, and buttery. 



Flavor rich, perfumed, dead sweet. Ripens from December 

 to Fcbrnarv. 



