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Denton Pear

July 2[illegible] 1806
July 2. 1808

A large and handsom pear yellow skin, the cheek
next the Sun of a brilliant red, when not too ripe it
is a pleasant fruit, but it cannot be called a fine one.
It is in shape like a large Bergamotte, a little produced
towards the stalk, whih is short and fleshy, ripe from the
middle to the end of July. The tree is of a large and
vigorous growth and very productive. The eye is sunk in a
deep cavity.

1809

This year they were not in perfection before the 20th
of August.

[sketch of pear]

        