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Double Fleur. 



Double Fleur, Cat. du Lux, p. 37. Db la Quintinye, torn. i.p. 310. Dcjha- 

 mel, torn. ii. p. 177. Jard. Fruit, torn. m.p. 118, cum Ic. 



This is a very handsome Pear of the middle size, round, 

 and flattened. It is of little value for the dessert, but is 

 excellent when cooked. De la Quintinye considered it 

 the best of all the compote Pears. 



Doyenne' Blanc. 



Doyenne blanc; Saint Michel; Poire de Lemon; Poire Neige; Poire de Seig- 

 neur, Cat. du Lux. p. 34. Doyenne blanc ; Saint Michel ; Beurre 1 blanc 

 d'automne; Poire de neige; Bonnente, De la Quintinye, torn. i. p. 114. 

 Doyenne ; Beurre blanc ; Saint Michel ; Bonne-ente, Ddhamkl, torn. ii. p. 205, 

 cum le. Doyenne, Poiteau, p. 83, cum Ic. Jard. Fruit, torn. iii. p. 114, 



This Pear is pretty generally cultivated in this country, 

 and is often found with its proper name of Doyenne, though 

 frequently with local names. It varies considerably in its 

 form, some being nearly round, others as long as a Colmars 

 The stalk is short, the skin of a pale yellow washed with 

 pale scarlet on the side exposed to the sun. The flesh is 

 melting, very white, abounding in juice, the remarkable cold- 

 ness of which has given the Pear its name of Poire de Neige. 

 It ripens from the beginning to the end of October, according 

 to the season or situation, and will not keep good many hours 

 after being gathered. Its beauty and pleasant flavour during 

 the short time it is in perfection recommend it, added to 

 which the tree is an abundant bearer. 



