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Early Bell or Long Stem

[sketch of pear]

The tree is remarkably strong, the growth vigorous,
the leaves large.  The fruit <s>large</s> of a midling size and of a pyriform shape.
The blossom end round, crown large and almost even with the
surface. The color when ripe yellow, the taste pleasant and
when pulled before it is fully ripe much better than when
allowed to ripen on the Tree.  It is in Season in the middle
of July.  A great bearer and hardy tree.
        