The Horticulturist and journal of rural art and rural taste . A CHAPTER ON MODERN PEARS. rieties of recent introduction as havegiven promise of excellence, reservingthe right to amend as experiencemay hereafter dictate. KouvEAU PoiTEAU.—Sizc—largc,three and a half inches high by twoand a half in diameter. jTorm—ob-ovate, obtuse pyriform, slightly con-tracted in the neck. Stem—short,rather stout, set a little on one side,and ?without depression. Calyx—medium size, open, Avith segmentsreflexed. Color—dull green, occasion-ally with brownish red cheek next thesun. Flesh—^very melting and
The Horticulturist and journal of rural art and rural taste . A CHAPTER ON MODERN PEARS. rieties of recent introduction as havegiven promise of excellence, reservingthe right to amend as experiencemay hereafter dictate. KouvEAU PoiTEAU.—Sizc—largc,three and a half inches high by twoand a half in diameter. jTorm—ob-ovate, obtuse pyriform, slightly con-tracted in the neck. Stem—short,rather stout, set a little on one side,and ?without depression. Calyx—medium size, open, Avith segmentsreflexed. Color—dull green, occasion-ally with brownish red cheek next thesun. Flesh—^very melting and —rich, sweet and delicious,with melon-like aroma. Season—•ripens early in November. Qaalitij—gives promise of being classed withthe best. The Nouveau Poileau is to all ap-pearances, a desirable addition to our list of autumnal pears. The.
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