pear-leaves

Updated: July 3, 2026

This rich color lasts late into the autumn, and it is then varied with yellow, and often with red and black, spots; so that pear-leaves are not to be despised in gathering autumn-leaf treasures. The pear is not so useful a fruit as the apple, nor so showy in color; but it has a more delicate and spicy flavor, and often is of an immense size." "Yes, indeed!" said Clara.

Ella Rodman Church - Among the Trees at Elmridge