PLATE LXVI. 
i. LOUISE D'ORLIiANS. 
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This variety was first received in England by Dr. Hogg, in 1847, when it was sent by 
M. Papeleu, of Wetteren. It is made synonymous with Urbaniste on the Continent, because this 
pear has also been called Louise d' Orleans, but it is a perfectly distinct fruit. 
Description. —Fruit: rather large, long obovate, inclining to pyriform, even in its outline, 
terminating at the apex with an abrupt concave curve, which gives it the appearance of a snout. 
Skin : smooth, greenish yellow, almost entirely covered with large mottles of grey russet. Eye : 
small and open, set on one side of the axis, and generally on the end opposite to that on which the 
stalk is inclined. Stalk : three quarters of an inch long, stout, and inserted in a small round cavity. 
Flesh : yellowish, tender, buttery, melting and juicy, sweet, with a brisk flavour, and a fine rose water 
perfume. 
A good pear if taken at the right time, towards the end of October, but it requires watching, 
for it rots quickly at the core. 
The tree is hardy. It makes a good pyramid on the quince stock and bears very freely. 
