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Sheriffs Virgoulouse

[sketch of pear]

This is one of the finest Winter Pears we have
and by many good Judges preferred to the
St Germaine.  It is a pretty large Pear
green with black clouds with the appearance
of daubing. When <s>illegible</s> ripe it turns
to a yellow cast.  The stalk is full and
fleshy and of very irregular form. The
crown is inserted in a small hollow. The
flesh is sprightly rich and juicy, and is in
high perfection through the Winter.
        