CLIBRANS’ LIST OF FRUITS, 1909-10. 
63 
Pears— continued. 
No. 
623 Paste Colmar, T, (t 1-12), fruit of medium size, very juicy, sweet and 
melting ; an excellent variety for Winter use. 
624 Pitmaston Duchess, T, (11-12), large, pale-lemon, thickly patched with 
russet ; flesh tender and melting, juicy and rich, vinous flavour, 
delicate perfume ; handsome and free ; strong grower. (See 
illustration ). 
Photo) “PITMASTON DUCHESS.” ( Clibrans . 
630 SANTA CLAUS, A.M., R.H.S., a splendid variety tor use at the Christmas 
Season ; the fruits are large reaching 8 to 10 ounces in weight, of splendid 
flavour and free from grit at the core. It can be highly recommended as a 
first-class acquisition. Maidens, 3/6 each ; 2 Year Trees, 5 /- each. 
635 Seokle, T, (10), small yellowish-brown with a red cheek ; flesh buttery 
and melting, very juicy ; in the opinion of many the most 
exquisitely flavoured Pear in cultivation. 
638 Souvenir du Congres, T, (8-9), closely resembles Williams' Bon Chretian , 
but richer in flavour and a more constant bearer. 
