plate lxvi. 
numerous large russety dots, and some markings of brown russet. Eye : with short stout segments, 
set in an uneven basin. Stalk : an inch long, stout and curved, inserted in an open uneven cavity. 
Flesh : yellowish white, tender, very buttery and melting, with a rich, sugary, and delicious flavour. 
A dessert pear, of the highest merit in good seasons, when grown in a favourable situation ; 
but apt to remain hard and unmelting under less favourable circumstances. 
It is in season from the end of October to the beginning of December, succeeding Marie 
Louise , and preceding Glou Mor$eau. Immense quantities of very large size, are sent from Jersey, 
and the Continent, to the English market under the name of Beurri Magnifique . It is often from 
14 oz. to 18 oz. in weight. 
The tree grows very strongly, and bears most abundantly. Its branches require to be well 
thinned to admit sufficient air amongst its large foliage. 
