PLATE XXVIII. 
5. SOUVENIR DU CONGRES. 
This Pear is said to have been produced by M. Morel, of Lyon-Vaise, in France, about the 
middle of the present century (1850). 
Description. —F'ruit: large, three inches and a half long, two inches and three quarters 
wide, and often much larger ; oblong, obovate, uneven and undulating in its outline. Skin: 
considerably covered with smooth cinnamon-coloured russet, with, here and there, patches of the 
yellow ground colour exposed ; on the side next the sun, there are streaks of bright crimson, and a 
warm glow of russet. Eye : large and open, deeply set. Stalk : an inch or more long, very stout, 
inserted either in a pretty deep cavity, or on the end of the fruit, in a slight cavity. Flesh : 
yellowish white, tender, very juicy and melting, with a rich, vinous flavour and a musky aroma. 
A very handsome and excellent Pear ; in season from the end of August to the beginning of 
November. It has a great resemblance to Williams Bon Chrdtien , but is quite a distinct fruit. 
The tree is hardy and bears well, making an excellent pyramid on the quince stock. 
