444 E = THE PEAR. 
It was sent to Europe by the late Dr. Hossack, m 1819, and 
the fruit was pronounced by. the London Horticultural Society _ 
exceeding in flavour the richest of their autumn pears. 2 
Fruit small, (except in rich soils,) regularly. formed, obovate. .. 
Skin brownish-green at first, bel ene dull -yellowish-brown,.. 
with a lively russet red c Stalk half to three-fourths of. 
an inch long, slightly curv d set in a trifling depression, 
Calyx small, and placed in a basin scarcely at all sunk. © Flesh. 
whitish, buttery, very juicy and melting, with a peculiarly rich, 
spicy flavour and aroma. _ It ripens gradually in the house from 
e end of August to the last of October. igs 
SHELDON. ee 
Wayne. é 
Shelden, 
wae 
Tree rironty erect, hardy, and a good bearer, shoats’yellow- 
ceived his name. Afterwards: the property was addedi to the vast estate 
of tho late Stephen Girard. The original tree stillzexists, (or did a few 
years ago,) vigorous and fruitful. Specimens of its: pears were, quite 
lately, exhibited at the annual shows of the Popgsyivanin Horticultural 
Booiety. ‘ od 
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