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Broca's Bergamotte

Sept. 5. 1804.

A very fine rich juicy and melting pear but sprightly
a round, Bergamot shape, something less
towards the stalk than the blossom end.
The skin is rough, size pretty large - the finest
of the Bergamotte tribe which I have tasted.
Ripe in August & September.  This pear Mr Elias
Dayton says is esteemed the finest pear in East
Jersey. In perfection about the middle of 
September.

[sketch of pear]
        