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Pitmaston (Duclifss). — Yevy lari;e, oblong, oljovate, slightly 

 pyi-iform; color yellow with liglit russet near tho stalk and many 

 rusjet dots and specks over the whole surface, which is somewhat 



Paradise d'Automn':, 



uneven; stalk short, quite stout, in small uneven cavity. Flesh 

 yellowish, juicy, melting, Inittery, sprightly, vinous, very good. 

 Grown under the name of Duchess liy several nurserymen. JIucli 

 like .\ngouleme but a better tree on varied soils and in varied climates. 

 Europe. 



Pound (Winter Bell). — Large to very large, pyriform; color 

 yellowish green with bro«n cheek that changes to j'ellow and red 



