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THE PEAK. 
yellow at maturity, dotted and shaded with thin light russet 
Stalk rather stout, long and curved, inserted in a small, abrupt 
cavity. Calyx open, scarcely sunk, basin very small. Flesh 
yellowish, slightly granular, melting, juicy, with a sugary, vi- 
nous, perfumed flavour. "When in perfection, under high cul- 
ture, it is one of the finest of pears ; somewhat disposed to drop 
from young trees. October, November. 
SoUVERAINE DE PrINTEMPS. Al. Pom. 
Poire de Printemps. 
Fruit medium, oblate, obscurely-pyriform, angular. Skin 
yellow, sprinkled with russet. Stalk short and thick, inserted 
in a depression. Calyx closed, basin irregular. Flesh white, 
juicy, melting, coarse and granular, somewhat astringent ; with 
a brisk, vinous flavour. March. 
