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Early Chaumontel or the Madeleine

The name was given by Mr Wm [William] Prince from its resemblance
to the French Winter Pear of that name, (in taste I presume for it
is very unlike in form and size, and I cannot trace much
resemblance in quality).

It is a remarkably fine juicy tender and high flavored
pear, unquestionably among the best early pears.  The color
is a greenish yellow, the size small, and its appearance does
not denote much merit.  It resembles many of the common
early pears in its form and color. It is in Season in the early
part of July.

[sketch of pear]

July 10. 1806
July 12. 1807
July 11. 1808
July  5.  1811
        