THE PEAR. 



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lemon-color at maturity — very rarely with a faint blush. Calyx large, 

 with reflexed segments, even with the surface. Flesh white, sugary, 

 delicate and juicy at first, but soon becomes mealy. 



Amour. 



Tresor. Poire d' Amour. Love Pear. 



Tresor d' Amour. Treasure. 



An old Pear, valued only for cooking. 



Fruit very large, oblong obovate pyriform. Skin rough, dull yel- 

 lowish green, brownish in sun. Flesh white, coarse, harsh, astringent. 

 Good for stewing. December to March. 



Ananas de Courtrai. 



Ananas de Courtray. 



"What we have received as Ananas de Courtrai from three or four 

 sources, both here and in Europe, have proved to be Ananas d'Ete j and 



Ananas d'Et6. 



as there is said to be a distinct Ananas de Courtrai, we insert Leroy's 

 description. 



