THE PEAR. 



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quarters to one and one-luilf inches lona;, si out, often curved, and 

 inserted at top of neck without cavity. Fl.'sh Avliite, juicy, mcltino;, 

 rather rich, very good. Extensively grown on the qunice. Penn- 

 sylvania. 



Boussock. 



Brockworth Park. — Laric to very hirge, oljlong oliovate; color 

 pale j'ellow, slightly (lushed and streaked with erimson on sunny side; 

 stem about one inch long, stout and obliquely inserted. Flesh white, 

 delicate, buttery, melting, juicy, rich, vinous, \er3' good. Does well 

 on dry upland soils in the lake regions. England. 



Buffum. — Size medium, oblong, obovate, with one side enlarged; 

 skin yelloA\ v,-\\en mature, with bright red on sunny side ; dots quite 



