Britannica, has reduced the four Linnean genera of Cratacus, 
Sorsus, Mespitus, and Pyrus into two; omitting the 
two former names, and retaining only Mespitus and Prraus. 
The new edition of the Hortus Kewenfis retains the four 
genera; and, as without feeing the fruit, we fhould be ata 
lofs whether to arrange our plant under Mesprius or Pyrus, 
we think it fafeft to leave it as we find it. In habit, our 
plant has confiderable affinity with Pyrus Amelanchier and Bo- 
tryapium. 
Native of the Eaft-Indies and China. Requires the pro- 
te€tion of the greenhoufe. Our drawing was made from a 
plant communicated by Mr. R. Sweet, from the Stockwell 
Nurfery. We received it alfo from Mr. James Dickson, of 
Acre-Lane. Flowers in April, May, and June. 
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