
          436

136

F. 10. 33

L'Echasserie

[sketch of pear]

This pear was imported from France under the
name of L'Echasserie, it appears hardly long
enough in its form otherwise agrees with the desription
of that fruit in L'Abbé Rozier vol 8
105 No 66. It is a midling sized or rather 
small fruit, stalk long - skin rough, yellow
when ripe with small russet points and clouds - 
<s>The skin</s> is thick and firm - the flesh white,
rich, melting, juicy and high flavored - it is an
excellent pear, and keeps well, is in Season
in December and January.
        