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10. Pear Shaped. 
Fruit from 2 to 2-J inches long, in exact shape like a pear, 
smooth, deep red, the later fruits frequently smooth, ovate/and the 
general tendency being to revert to this form. Plant of free 
vigorous habit. A most profuse bearer, the fruit borne in clusters 
of seven or eight together, and hang long after being ripe. A very 
handsome variety for growing as an ornamental fruiting plant. 
11. Criterion (Carter) ***. 
Synonym .—New Improved (Yick). 
Fruit of large size, ovate, perfectly smooth. Colour deep car¬ 
mine, of excellent quality and very distinct. Plant of strong 
vigorous growth. Leaves slightly curled. A profuse bearing sort, 
the fruit borne in large clusters. Ripens early and freely. A 
novel and most distinct variety. 
12. Keye's Prolific. 
Fruit of medium size, flattened, and much ribbed or corrugated, 
of a fine red colour. Plant of moderate growth. Leaves very large, 
broad, flat, pale in colour, not nearly so much cut as others, very 
distinct. Fruit borne in very large clusters most profusely. Ripens 
early, and succeeds well out of doors, but is objectionable on account 
of the deeply ribbed fruit . 
13. Orangefield. 
Synonyms .—New Early Dwarf Red (Yilmorin et Cie.); Early 
Dwarf French (Yeitch) ; Hubbard’s Curled Leaf (Yeitch); Early 
Large Red (Yilmorin et Cie.). 
Fruit of medium size, sometimes large, flat, deeply-ribbed or 
corrugated, of a deep red colour. Plant of very free dwarf growth, 
seldom exceeding 12 inches. Leaves pale green, very much curled. 
A moderate bearer. Ripens early, and is esteemed for its dwarf 
habit. 
14. Conqueror (Bliss & Sons). 
Synonyms .—General Grant (Yeitch) (Minier & Co.); Triumph 
(Bliss); Portsmouth (Yick). 
Fruit above medium size, roundish, slightly ribbed or corrugated, 
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