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W. 9

Sylvanche (Bergamotte)

[sketch of pear]

A pretty large <s>flat</s> pear of a Bergamot
shape, flat at the blossom end, diminishing
a little towards the stalk which is rather
long.  The skin is green and rough with
cloudy spots of black. The flesh is white and
extremely juicy and melting, very fine ripens about
the beginning of October.  The taste very much
resembles the Mouille Bouche or Verte longue.
        