446 THE GARDENER. [Oct. 



Jargonelle. — A well-known universal favourite. In Scotland it should he 

 placed against a wall, otherwise it will do little good. It should be allowed to 

 extend itself pretty freely. Although it grows and bears freely with by no 

 means good treatment, it is very much benefited by having its roots looked 

 after, kept fihry by pruning, and near the surface by careful lifting. Ilipens 

 at the end of August. 



Hessle or Hazel. — Another trustworthy kind, for cultivating as a standard or 

 pyramid in northern localities. It is only medium-sized, and perhaps scarcely 

 first-class in quality ; but if we had only room for one standard or pyramid 

 Pear, we would unhesitatingly plant this, for it is a prodigious and certain 

 bearer, and very good indeed when none other will grow. Ripe in September 

 and October — in late years sometimes in November. 



Bcnvie. — Another of the same class as the above, and, like it, good for an 

 orchard-tree in northern or late localities. October. 



Sivan Egg. — Another of the same; scarcely so good as Hessle, but keeps 

 rather better ; very hardy. 



Louis Bon clc Jersey. — A very fine Pear, but requires a wall in Scotland. 

 It is a free bearer, especially when the roots are cared for in the way we 

 have indicated. If we had only room for one wall Pear-tree, the Jargonelle 

 would have the position; and if there were only room for two, this would be 

 the second. Pdpe in October, but very easily forwarded a few days. 



Broion Beurre. — Ripe in November; requires a south wall, but is a very 

 fine Pear, and should be planted wherever there is room. 



Easter Beurre. — Another of the same as the last. Well worth a place. 

 November and onwards. 



Seckle. — A very fine, peculiarly-flavoured Pear. We have known it good as 

 a pyramid in Scotland, but recommend planting it on a wall. October. 



Marie Louise. — Another good Pear, requiring the advantage which a wall 

 affords — at least in Scotland — but well worthy of it. November. 



Beurre d'Aremherg. — Also well worthy of a wall. In England it does as a 

 pyramid ; but does not succeed in ordinary seasons in Scotland unless on a 

 wall, and then it is sure to do well. November. 



Beurre Did. — Almost indispensable for those who require Pears at Christmas 

 and on through January ; and quite sure to succeed, if favoured with good cul- 

 tivation and a warm wall. 



Ne jdiis Meuris. — A late keeper, and one of the very few such succeeding as 

 a pyramid or standard in Scotland. 



We are sorely tempted to add some more from our note-book, but think that 

 our selection is quite long enough for any villa gardener whose garden is small, 

 and room for Pear-trees limited. 



Fastening Wall-trees. — Perhaps this is as good a place as any to say a word 

 on the best method of securing trees to walls. The old-fashioned way, which 

 is still extensively practised, is to use shreds of strong tweed or other cloth, 

 half-an-inch or more broad, and 2, 3, or 4 inches long, as need may dictate, 

 and cast-iron waZ^nails. So far as the trees are concerned the plan is a very 

 good one, for the branches rest easily in the shreds without much chance of 

 having the bark damaged ; but it is a bad one for the ivalls, for the constant 

 driving in and pulling out of the nails very soon loosens the mortar, thus let- 

 ting in moisture, than which there is no greater destroyer of walls. The holes 

 thus made also afford a safe retreat for many troublesome insects. A better 

 way is to have the walls furnished with wire-work trellises. These are easily 

 put up, and we need only refer to the illustrated advertisements, where the 



