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ous; productive; and one of the best, either as dwarf or standard 
November and December. 
Beurre Diel — Very largo, liigli flavor, and excellent ; vigorous 
and pro'-luctivc ; rather liable to crack. December. 
Beurre Easter — Large, uncertain, but, when well ripened, the 
best winter pear. January to A))ril. 
Beurre Giffard — Above medium, pyriform, juicy, melting; ex- 
cellent. One of tlie best early. August. 
Beurre Hardy — l^argc, obovate, russet, rich sub acid ; vigorous, 
productive, valuable. October. 
Beurre Langlier — Large, liandsome, vinous; of fine growth, 
but rather slow iii bearing. January. 
Beurre Superfln — Above medium, roundish with small neck, 
greenish-yellow, very juicy, vinous; vigorous. October. 
Belle Lucrative — Medium, melting, perfumed, and excellent; 
very proiluclive. Soptemhcr. 
Bon Chretien Prevost — Vigorous, productive, hardy tree; 
seedling from Kastcr Bnerre. December to February. $1 each. 
BloodgOOd — Small, juicy, sweet, of fine flavor; of moderate 
growth. August. 
BrandjTWine — Medium, juicy, sugary, with fine aroma ; hardy 
and productive. September. 
Buffum — Medium, melting, and of fair quality ; remarkably vigor- 
ous, hardy, and productive. September. 
Clapp'S Favorite — Resembles the Bartlett, but without its musk- 
flavor, ripening ten d.ays earlier; very promising. August. 
Comte de Chambord — Medium, clear yellow, blush cheek, 
melting, vinous, abundant bearer. September. $1 each. 
Comte Lelieur — Resembles Flemish Beauty; does not rot at the 
core; vigorous and productive. SI each. 
Dana's Hovey — A fine new pear, partaking of the high charac- 
ter of the Seckel ; larger, and keeps better. November. 
Dearborn's Seedling — Small, yellow, melting, good ; produc- 
tive. August. 
De I'Assomption — Very large, melting, sugary ; the largest of 
the season. Miildle of August. $1 each. 
Des Nonnes — Medium, high flavor, delicious. October. 
Docteur Bcnit — Tree vigorous, melting, sugary; perfumed 
January. $1 each. 
Doyenne Boussook — Large, and very juicy; of rapid growth; 
productive, and good. Oi-iober. 
Doyenne du Cornice — A comparatively new pear, of decidedly 
