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BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



Flemish Beauty. Of foreign origin ; one of the hardiest of pears. 

 The tree vigorous, healthy and an early and abundant bearer ; has 



Doyenne Boussouck. 



been planted, perhaps, more extensively than any other, and is a 

 universal favorite. Fruit of large size, obovate, somewhat varia- 

 ble in appearance ; in sheltered situations the skin is usually yel- 

 low with a bright bi'ownish red cheek and very beautiful. In some 

 seasons, and in exposed situations, it is often covered with russet, 

 and not so handsome. Flesh yellowish white, juicy, melting, 

 sugaiy and rich. Should be picked, at least, ten days before 

 maturity, while yet green, tasteless and hard, and even before the 

 stem parts readily from the twig, and ripened in the house ; as 

 otherwise it becomes too soft, loses flavor and decays at the core. 

 In my own grounds and in some others, I have noticed, for a few 

 years past, a part of the fruit has cracked. When worked on the 

 quince it is not sure to grow, many buds failing at times, but those 



