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Royal d'Hyver

[sketch of pear]

This very large and fine Pear appears to be the
true Royal d'Hyver as described by the Abbé[L'Abbé]
Rozier vol 8. p.[blank] No.[blank] . It has a rough skin, of a green
color blended with clouds or blotches of black - growing
more yellow as it ripens.  The blossom end flat and wide,
the eye very small - diminishing to a point at the
stalk, which is large and long. The flesh is rich.
        