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BELLE LUCRATIVE PEAR. 



Synonym — Fondante d' Automne. 



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The above drawing was made by Mr. Hoohstein", from a specimen tree in our 

 d in full bearing, and is int-ended to illustrate the Pyramidal mode of training 



;• Nursery, about eight years 



old 



This Pear, whether we consider its vigor, hardiness and productiveness, or the excellence of its fruit, is 

 without a superior among all the old and new sorts. It is also one of the iew sorts well adapted to the 

 Quince. Kipe latter end of September and beginning of October. 



