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sprinkled with small dots. Stem short, inserted in a bioad, deep 
cavity, surrounded by thin russet. Calyx closed, basin moderate 
and uneven. Flesh yellow, coarse, juicy, with a pleasant, rather 
rich, sub-acid flavour. October to March. 
Belle- Fleur, Brabant. Thomp. Ron. 
The Brabant Belle-Fleur is a new variety from Holland. The 
habit of the tree is spreading, and it requires to be grafted high 
to make a good head. 
Fruit large, roundish-oblong, slightly ribbed. Skin pale yel- 
low, much striped with red. Calyx large, set in a pretty wide, 
irregular basin. Flesh firm, juicy, with a rich, pleasant, sub-acid 
flavour. October to January. 
Belden Sweet. 
Grown in Connecticut, very prolific. Fruit medium, or below 
conic, angular. Skin light yellow with a warm cheek. Stem 
medium, in an acute, deep cavity. Calyx closed, in a small 
basin. Flesh white, tender, juicy, saccharine, with a pleasant, 
aromatic flavour. December to March. 
Ben Davis. 
J. S. Downer, of Elkton, Todd Co., Kentucky, has furnished 
