F lowers middle-sized. P etals longish-oval,
obtuse at the ends.
F ruit rather large, very handsome, pearmainshaped
(or parabolic), not angular. The E ve is
sunk in a regular cavity, the sides of which are
slightly plaited. S talk from half an inch to an
inch in length, rather deeply inserted in an even
hollow; it is generally slender, and inclining to one
side. S kin even, in some places slightly sprinkled
with a thin soft russet; the shaded side is yellowish,
the sunned side is red, intermixed with yellow,
streaked with deeper red, sprinkled with whitish
spots, especially near the base. F lesh firm, yellowish,
rich, sugary, juicy, with a brisk acidity, but
none too much for its sugary quality
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