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winter of '56-1 without injury. Succeeds on the quince. Novem- 

 ber — December. 



Beurrk CLAiRGEyr. Large, rather one-sided ; yellowish fawn 

 color, partially russetted. Flesh somewhat granular — juicy, sugary 

 and vinous. Seems to be rather averse to the quince, but suc- 

 ceeds if double worked. Is an early and productive bearer on the 

 pear stock. November. 



Church. Originated in New Rochelle, N. Y. * Rather below 

 medium size, roundish; yellow, juicy, melting and of very rich 

 flavor. September. Another, named the Parsonage, which orig- 

 inated near it, (both on land belonging to Trinity Church,) is said 

 to be a fine pear. 



Clapp's Favorite — {See frontispiece.) This fruit has been dis- 

 seminated the present autumn for the first time, and a large num- 

 ber of young trees have been sold at five dollars each. Of course, 

 it promises well ; and the prospect is good that the promise will be 

 fulfilled. It is believed to be a cross between the Bartlett and 

 Flemish Beauty, and to possess the hardiness of the latter. The 

 tree resembles the latter and the fruit resembles the former, but as 

 grown in Dorchester, where it originated, is both handsomer and 

 better. For several years past, its fruit has been shown at the 

 exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and there 

 is every probability that it will prove a decided acquisition. 



De Tongres, or Durandeau. A foreign fruit, raised by M. Du- 

 randeau ; of peculiar appearance and excellent. Bronze colored, 

 with a russetty, uneven surface, and striped with red next the sun. 

 Flesh melting, vinous, subacid and rich. Growth moderate. Said 

 to be difficult to transplant successfully. A pear imported under 

 the name of Colmar d'Artoisenet, fruited here this year for the 

 first time, and more nearly resembles the above than any other, 

 yet it appeared to be distinct. 



Doyenne d'Alencon. A very late keeping pear, which has elic- 

 ited high praise ; medium size ; russetty ^rccn. 



Dana's Seedi-tngs. Mr. Francis Dana, of Roxbury, has origina- 

 ted a number of very promising seedling pears, several of which 



