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well as a pyramid on the Pear; is best double-grafted on 

 the Quince, either as a pyramid, espalier, or bush for a 

 wall. Fruit medium, rounded or oblate, yellowish with 

 much russet, juicy, sweet, and with a distinct aroma, 



Fig. 940. Pear. Madame Millet, (i.) 



Le Leciier. — January-March. A late variety of recent 

 introduction, very promising. Tree of moderate vigour, 

 does well as a bush or pyramid on the Quince, being fairly 

 prolific but not a heavy cropper. Fruit large, pyriform, 

 juicy, and richly flavoured. 



Leon Lcclcrc de Laval. — January-May. A late culinary 

 variety, sometimes suitable for dessert. Tree of very strong 

 growth, forming a vigorous pyramid on the Quince, and 

 usually prolific. Fruit large, long, pyriform, yellowish 

 with slight russet, sweet and pleasantly flavoured. 



L'Inconnue. — February. A good late variety. Tree 

 of moderate growth on the Quince as a bush or pyramid. 

 Fruit medium to large, pyriform, yellowish with russet, 

 sweet, and richly aromatic. 



Louise Bonne of Jersey. — October. A very valuable 

 and popular pear for gardens and market. Tree of free 

 growth on the Quince, forming a well-developed and 

 prolific pyramid. Fruit medium, pyriform, yellowish 

 with crimson dots and tints, melting and richly vinous, 

 very distinct and excellent. 



Madame Andre Leroy. — October. Of high quality 

 and fertile. Tree moderately vigorous, equally good on 

 either stock, but most serviceable as a pyramid on the 

 Quince. Fruit medium to large, oval, even, yellowish 

 with much russet, melting, sweet, and richly aromatic. 



Madame Millet (fig. 940).— March-May. A late and 

 deliciously melting variety of handsome appearance. It 

 succeeds well on the Quince, and is improved by being 

 grown against a wall. Does well as a pyramid, and is 

 good as a cordon. 



Madame Treyve. — September. Prolific and of high 

 quality. Tree of moderate growth on the Quince in 

 bush form. Fruit large, pyriform, yellow with slight 

 russet and crimson tint, melting, and finely flavoured. 



Magnate. — October-November. One of the Sawbridge- 

 worth seedlings of good quality. Tree of free healthy 

 growth, forming a good pyramid on the Quince. Fruit 

 large, pyriform, rich brown russet, handsome, melting, 

 and with a rose-water aroma. 



March Bergamot. — February -March. Late, of high 

 quality. Tree vigorous and hardy; should be grown as a 



standard on the Free stock, as an espalier for a wall on 

 the Quince. Fruit small to medium, rounded, brown 

 with russet, of exceptionally rich aromatic flavour. 



Marechal de Cour. — October-November. Excellent in 

 quality, hardiness, and fertility. Tree of vigorous growth 

 well suited for the Pear stock as a standard or pyramid ; 

 equally good and more prolific on the Quince. Fruit 

 large, pyriform, yellow with abundant bright russet, 

 buttery, and richly flavoured. 



Marguerite Marillat (fig. 941). — September. A new 

 variety of considerable merit for garden and exhibition, 

 prolific and hardy. Tree erect and compact, forming a 

 shapely bush or pyramid on the Quince. Fruit large, 

 pyriform, even, brightly coloured, and richly aromatic. 



Marie Benoist. — November-January. A popular late 

 garden and exhibition variety. Tree of free growth on 

 the Pear, more fertile and useful when double -grafted on 

 the Quince and grown as a pyramid, espalier, or cordon. 

 Except in the best situations it should be grown against 

 a wall. Fruit large, rounded, yellowish with much russet, 

 melting, and highly flavoured. 



Marie Guisse.— February. A late variety of high quality 

 in the most favourable positions. Tree of moderate growth, 

 not satisfactory on the Quince except it be double-grafted, 

 when it is both fertile and of good quality. Fruit large, 

 long, and pyriform, yellow and reddish, juicy, rich, and 

 slightly aromatic. 



Marie Louise. — October-November. One of the best. 

 Tree of strong growth as a standard on the Free stock, 

 productive when well established, more useful in gardens 

 when double-grafted on the Quince and trained as pyra- 

 mid, espalier, or cordon. The protection of a wall is 



Fig. 941.— Pear. Marguerite Marillat. (}.) 



essential in some districts. Fruit medium to large, pyri- 

 form, even, yellow and slight russet, buttery, and richly 

 vinous. 



Marie Louise D'Uccle.— October. Prolific and hardy, 

 suitable for the orchard, a good market Pear. Tree ex- 

 tremely vigorous, forming a fertile pyramid on the Quince. 

 Fruit large, pyriform, covered with bright russet, juicy 

 and sweet, but seldom highly flavoured, often insipid, 



Mariette de Millepieds (fig. 942). March -April. A 

 first-rate late variety in some seasons. Fruit medium, 

 roundish-obovate, green-yellow with brown russet; flesh 

 white, melting, sweet, and juicy. Does best on the 

 Quince and against a south wall. 



