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THE PEAR. 
the cavity is uneven. Calyx open, segments stiff, in a shallow 
furrowed basin. Flesh yellowish, buttery, juicy, somewhat 
granular, with a sugary, perfumed, vinous flavour. October to 
January. 
Beurr6 Kossuth. 
Disseminated and named by Andre Leroy. Tree of mode- 
rate vigour. Fruit large, very variable in form, generally tur- 
binate, surface very uneven. Stalk two thirds of an inch long, 
curved and planted upon a small projection. Calyx large, basin 
deep and round. Skin dull yellowish green, traced and freckled 
with grey or bronze, dotted with specks of the same colour, yel- 
lowish round the eye, greenish around the stem. Flesh very 
fine, melting, buttery, sugary, juice abundant, slightly acidulat- 
ed. Ripe Seotember, October. (Desports in Hov. Mag.) 
