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The fault of the variety is, that it only remains
in perfection for a few days; it speedily decays
after being gathered. The period of ripening with
us is usually the end of October.
Wood reddish brown, sprinkled with a few
whitish or pale-brown spots.
Leaves rather large; on the lower part of the
shoots regularly ovate and acuminate, with a serrated
m a rg in ; on the upper end of the shoots
ovate - oblong, with a slightly crenated margin.
Stipules linear, more than half the length of the
petioles. P etioles about half an inch long.
Flowers small, bright rose-colour when expanding,
disposed in cymes or bunches at the
end of the shoots; petals obovate, tapering to
the claw.
Fruit growing in clusters at the end of the
shoots, of small size. Skin dull brown, or brownish
green, with a very bright red cheek. S talk
about an inch long, slightly sunk at its insertion.
F lesh tender, juicy, melting, peculiarly rich and
high-flavoured, with a powerful but most agreeable
aroma, totally, different from that usually perceived
in perfumed Pears.