PLATE XXX. 
to the tree, and keeps well, and hence is very useful for this quality. It is however a very 
local variety. 
The tree is hardy with a nice upright growth and bears well. It is cultivated extensively at 
Pauntley in Gloucestershire, Newent, and the surrounding district. Pauntley Court was long in 
the possession of the Whittingtons, from whom came the celebrated Richard, thrice Lord 
Mayor of London—thus Thurstons Red Pear would seem to affect places of note. 
