134 THE FLORIST. 



January. A good Pear, but not equal to the Glout Morceau, with 

 which it has often been confounded. Requires a wall to bring it to 

 perfection. 



It is necessary to explain that these descriptions were written 

 when the fruit was in a fit condition for eating, and w^hen conse- 

 quently the skin had assumed the yellow tint which in most sorts 

 indicates ripeness ; previous to that period the ground-colour of the 

 skin is green in nearly all Pears. 



7. Gendesheim. Fruit middle-sized, obtuse-pyriform in shape, 

 often a Httle compressed below the middle, broad and generally ob- 

 lique at the small end. Stalk of medium length, deeply inserted in 

 a large opening. Eye in a shallow depression ; segments small and 

 erect. Skin yellowish green, mottled or netted with russet. Flesh 

 melting and juicy, having a peculiar brisk or slightly subacid fla- 

 vour. Season from the middle of October to the end of November. 

 The trees are hardy, and bear well ; and altogether this little-known 

 Pear is well deserving of cultivation. 



J. B. Whiting. 



CHISWICK AND REGENT'S PARK EXHIBITIONS. 



Having adverted to these in another page, it will only be necessary 

 for us here to give as minute an account as our space will permit 

 of the different subjects produced on the occasions of the 3d and 

 14th ult. At both exhibitions stove and greenhouse plants were 

 contributed in great beauty and profusion ; and although they did 

 not make so brilliant a display as the Azaleas did, yet they were 

 highly interesting, not only as respects their beauty, which was great, 

 but also as regards the improvement in the art of cultivation, which 

 they so abundantly exhibited. Ill-grown plants are now no longer 

 to be found at our great shows ; a result which must ever attend 

 such meetings, w^herever they are held, provided they are fairly and 

 judiciously conducted. 



In the collections of stove and greenhouse plants we did not 

 observe much that was new, though we saw a great deal to admire : 

 Eriostemons, Chorozemas, Boronias, Pimeleas, Everlastings, Adenan- 

 dras, and Polygalas in variety ; but nothing so showy as the different 

 kinds of Ixoras, to which the more recently introduced sort from 

 Java makes a splendid addition. We remarked the lovely Hovea 

 Celsi in several collections charmingly flowered ; and when well cul- 

 tivated, what plant is more beautiful ? Every body who has a com- 

 mon greenhouse can grow it ; it however requires a little skill to 

 have it bushy and fine ; but who would not labour where a profusion 

 of flowers is the reward ? Tetratheca verticillata is a plant of easy 

 culture, which every amateur should possess ; and those who have a 

 small stove will find Hoya campanulata, well worth attention, on 

 account of its sweet scent, so refreshing in the evening after the 

 heat of a bright summer-day. We would advise all who have Gom- 



