504 THE PEAR. 
_ it, although Beurré, Hardenpont is the true name. It has long 
been and is still known in France.as Beurré d’Aremberg, and 
in England as Beurré Kent. ., 
Glou-morceau.. 
Fruit rather large, varying in form, but usually obtuse-oval. 
Skin smooth, thin, pale greenish yellow, marked with small 
green dots, and sometimes with thin patches of greenish-brown. 
Stalk rather slender and straight, an inch or more long, planted 
in a small, regular cavity. Calyx usually with open divisions, 
set in a moderately deep basin. Flesh white, fine grained, and 
smooth in texture, buttery, very melting, with a rich, sugary , 
flavour, with no admixture of acid. Sometimes astringent in” 
heavy soils. December. 
