
          517

217

E 6

Virgoulouse

This Pear was imported from London and exactly resembles
those I obtained through Mr Dupont of Wilmington from
St Cloud.  The fruit is large resembling the Beurreé in
form and size, of a handsome form.  The eye is small
not deep, the stalk is rather long and sometimes fleshy
planted somewhat obliquely. The skin is smooth, frequently
dotted with little red spots.  It is first green then inclines when
ripening to yellow.  The flesh is rich yellow melting and firm
of a very superior flavor, the juice is sugary and sprightly.
It ripens in November and December, and is certainly
one of the finest Winter fruits both in Europe & 
America

1815    [sketch of pear]
        