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No 18

Paddington, or Easter Bergamotte

[sketch of pear]

The Paddington or Easter Bergamot was brought
from England by Wm [William] Hamilton Esqr of the Woodlands
near Philada [Philadelphia].  It is a large pear of a green color turning
yellow as it ripens, it is not unlike other Bergamots in
shape - rather more produced towards the stalk which
is inserted on one side, it has a number of small
indistinct grey spots and black clouds on the skin.
The flesh is

The tree  is remarkably strong vigorous upright
and handsome both in the nursery and garden.
        