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THE PR IN C E S S OF ORANGE PEAR.
Princesse d’Orange. Hort. Trans. vol. iv.p.277. Fruit Cat.
no. 475.
This P e a r was raised in 1802, by the Comte de
Coloma, as we learn from the Horticultural Transactions.
I t is in perfection in October ; and from
the great beauty, as well as good quality of its fruit,
is strongly recommended to notice as a valuable
autumn Pear.
I t bears freely upon either a P ear or Quince
stock ; and, from not opening its blossoms early, is
less exposed to our spring frosts than many kinds.
Wood reddish brown, with small, round, white
spots.
Leaves ovate, rather sharply serrated. S tip
u l e s nearly as long as the petioles.
Flowers white, rather below the middle size.
F ruit roundish, turbinate, about the size of a
White Beurré. S talk rather short, seated in a
shallow cavity. Skin a bright reddish orange
russet. Flesh yellowish white, sugary, and rich ;
it is in some seasons perfectly melting, but occasionally
is a little gritty.
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