
          437

137

F XI

Merveille d'Hiver or
Wonder of Winter

[sketch of pear]

This pear is very irregular in its form and size.
It is a dull green with some russet spots mixed with
black clouds, the skin is remarkably thick and firm
the stalk long, not less than an inch, the flesh white
rich juicy melting and singularly luscious equal to
any Pear of the Season.  The appearance is not by
any means handsome.  It is in no degree more singular
than its eye, which is very deep and very small having little
or no appearance of the crown - It is in perfection in
December.
        