THE PEAR, 447 
streaks, Stalk about an inch long, rather stout, and inserted iu 
a well marked or rather broad depression. Calyx small, closed 
and set’in a narrow basin, which is abruptly and rather deeply 
sunk. Flesh white, (yellowish at the core,) buttery, very melt- 
ing and rich, with a copious, delicious juice, delicately perfumed. 
Ripens from the last of September til! the end of November, if 
kept in the house. . 
Winter Neus. Lind. Thomp. 
Nélis d’Hiver. La Bonne Malinoise. 
Bonne de Malines, Milanaise Cuvelier. 
Beurré de Malines, Etourneau. 
Winter Nelis. 
The Winter Nelis holds, in our estimation, nearly the same 
rank among aginter pears, that the Seckel does among tke au- 
vumnal varieties. , It is a very hardy and thrifty tree, and bears 
regular crops of. pears which always ripen well, and in succes- 
sion. Branches diverging, rather slender, light olive. 7 
It is a Flemish pear, and was originated by M. Nelis, of 
fahMechlin. 
