THE PEAR, 523 
not proved so good here. It is variable, some- 
times very good; may improve with age. 
Fruit pretty large, oblong-pyriform, rather 
irregular or one-sided in figure. Skin at first 
pale green, but at maturity rich yellow, a good 
deal sprinkled and mottled with light russet 
on the exposed side. Stalk an inch and a 
half long, obliquely planted, sometimes under 
a slightly raised lip, sometimes in a very 
Marie Louise. 
small, one-sided cavity. Calyx small, set in a narrow, some. 
what plaited basin. Flesh white, exceedingly buttery and melt- 
ing, with a rich, saccharine, and vinous flavour. Last of Sep- 
aie and middle of October. 
Marécuat PE.issrer. 
Fruit of medium size, ovoid. Skin yellow, and reddish in the 
