THE PEAR. 
Howell Pear. 
HoweEtt.. 7 
Raised by Thomas Howell, of New Haven, Conm., -and givea 
promise of being a valuable variety. . 
Tree an upright-and free grower, young shoots dark maroon, 
an early and profuse bearer. Fruit rather large, oval, or obtuse- 
‘iform, Skin light waxen-yellow, often with a finely’ shaded 
cheek, thickly sprinkled with minute russet dots, and some rus- 
set patches. Stem long and stout, fleshy at its insertion in a 
moderate uneven cavity. Calyx open, basin shallow. Flesh 
white, rather coarse and granular, with a rich, perfumed, aro- 
matic flavour.. When in perfection, best, but variable, Ripe 
from middle of September to middle of October. 
