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hardly be dispensed with in a choice collection, but is not recom- 

 mended for extensive planting. Succeeds moderately well on the 

 quince. 



Dearborn's Seedling. A very excellent native fruit ; originated 

 by General Dearborn about forty-five years ago. In Massachusetts, 

 and farther west and south where the Bartlett is successfully 

 grown, its more showy qualities have greatly eclipsed the merits 

 of this pear which ripens at about the same time. Its only fault 

 is its size, which is below medium ; while its excellences, both of 

 tree and fruit, are such as to give it a high rank among early pears 

 for Maine. I have seen trees of it in this State, bearing crops 



Doyenne d'Ete. 



which sold for from ten to fifteen dollars annually. The tree suc- 

 ceeds in a variety of soils, is very hardy and bears abundantly and 

 regularly. The fruit has a clear, smooth, light yellow skin ; flesh, 

 white, juicy, melting, and of sprightly flavor. It deserves a place 

 in every orchard and fruit garden. Does not succeed well on the 

 quince. 



