PLATE XXXVIII. 
2. ZIiPHIRIN GRpLGOIRE. 
A variety raised in Belgium by M. Gregoire, of Jodoigne, and first brought into notice in 
1843. A coloured illustration is given of this fruit in the “ Florist andPomologist ” for 1863. 
Description .—Fruit: roundish, about medium size. Skin : pale, greenish yellow, sometimes 
becoming of an uniform pale waxen yellow, covered with russet dots and markings. Eye : very 
small, slightly depressed. Stalk : an inch long, inserted without depression. Flesh : yellow, 
buttery, melting, and very juicy, It is very rich, sugary and vinous, with a powerful and peculiar 
aroma. 
A very delicious Pear ; in season in December and January. One of the best late Pears, 
and like JosSphine de Malines, it is always good. 
This variety succeeds best on the pear stock. It forms a large handsome pyramid, and is an 
excellent bearer. 
