Sweet Pear.
Fig. 142.—SWEET PEAR.
The origin of this fruit is uncertain; the specimens were obtained in the orchard of H.P. Kimball, and his father-in-law, Dr. George Haskell—zealous pomologists at Rockford, Illinois.
Fruit medium to large, round, somewhat conic, regular; Surface smooth, yellowish-green, blushed; Dots numerous, minute, gray, indented; red spots.
Basin quite shallow, plaited; Eye small, but long, closed.
Cavity deep, acute, wavy, green; Stem long, rather slender, green.
Core small, round, somewhat open, clasping the eye; Seeds numerous, medium, pointed; Flesh greenish-white, breaking, fine grained, juicy; Flavor sweet, aromatic; Quality good to best; Use, table; Season, October.
Victuals and Drink.
GREEN SWEET OF INDIANA.—POMPEY.—FALL GREEN SWEET.