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No 3

St Germaine

[sketch of pear]

The St Germain is a large pear of an irregular form
but generally of a long shape with a dark green skin.
(resembling a walnut) which is very thick and tough.
When fully ripe it assumes a more yellow appearance,
filled with numerous small black spots or points.
The flesh is white melting, juicy, and luscious and
by most people is thought the finest pear of the 
Season, which is from November to March according
to the situation in which it is kept.  The tree is of
a singular growth, very dark and thick foliage.
The leaves being arched, and furrowed in the middle.
        