the pretended differences between them are only
“ un charlatanisme des pépiniéristes.” EvenM. Noisette,
in his Manuel Complet, although he retains
the Têton de Vénus and Bourdine as distinct, remarks
th a t the Bourdine is nothing but the other
in perfection. And finally, the observations of
Mr. Thompson, in the Garden of the Horticultural
Society, go completely to prove the identity
of the whole.
Leaves crenated, with globose glands.
F lowers small, pale red.
F r u it large, roundish, inclining to oblong. S u t
u r e deeply impressed along one side, having the
flesh swelling boldly and equally on both sides,
with a slight depression on the summit, where there
is usually a small nipple ; but in this respect the
fruit varies. S k in covered with a short close down,
streaked with dull tawny red next the sun, pale
green or straw-colour in the shade. Cavity of the
S t a lk rather small. F le sh delicate, white, melting,
juicy, and high-flavoured, with a slight tinge of
rose next the stone, from which it parts freely.
S to n e above the middle size, oval, constantly with
a long sharp point.
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