5///. The Lf>iifj Crape, from Dr. C. AV. liOiipr, Alliens, (!:». This fruit was 

 foiiti<l. over thirty years since, by Col. .lames Loni!: on his iilantatioii, near 

 Daiiit'lsviile, CJa. The vine makes a vip^oroiis prowth. Leaf, is heart-sha])e(l, 

 slijrhtly lobed, and similar in shape to the Lenoir. IJunchos of fruit somewhat 

 shouMercd, very compact, of medium to larg^e size. Skin, tliin, dark purple, with 

 a thin bloom. Jh-rries, rather small (size of Lenoir), tender, very little pul]), 

 l)rctty sweet, vinous, and very good. This Grape promises to be valuable for 

 wine, being a most abundant bearer, and producing a good, sparkling wine. 

 Kipens the last of August — three weeks later tiian Lenoir. 



6///. 7'fie Jackson C/iiif/ Peach, a seedli?ig variety, from ^Irs. Col. L. A. Frank- 

 lin, Athens, Ga. Fruit, large, oblong, with a very large, swollen point. Shin, 

 rich dark yellow, covered with dark red in the sun. Flesh, rather firm, orange- 

 yellow, and dark red at the stone, very juicy, sprightly, and rich; distinct from 

 the Lemon and Dlanton Cling. Qnaliti/, best. A delicious Peach, and it is 

 thought unusually hardv, not having failed of a crop in eight years. Kipe 

 August 20. 



Ilh. Pearl Cling, also a seedling of Mrs. Franklin ; ripens at the same time. 

 Fruit, large, round, suture extending three-quarters around the fruit. Skin, 

 creamy white, profusely dotted with red, and a rich red cheek. Flesh, firm, white, 

 red at the stone, vinous, juicy, and excellent. "Very good, or best. 



8/A. A large seedling Peach (freestone), sent Sejitember 1, by J. Yan Buren, 

 Clarksville, Ga., similar in form to Ileath Cling, was received too green to decide 

 upon its quality, 



9//*. Pace or Golumhia Peach. The largest specimen of this variety we have 

 seen this year, was sent, in August 2G, by Jeremiah Gray, of Clarke County. ' 

 Too well known to need description. 



\{)th. A late Summer Apple, also from Mr. Gray, on which we will not report 

 until we get the name. 



11///. Stephenson Cling Peach, from Thos. Stephenson, of Clarke County, is of 

 the IMood Cling family, hybridized with some light fleshed variety, or as if it is a 

 " half-Indian Peach." Size, large, roundish, suture distinct. Skin, very downy, 

 of a creamy tint, shaded with flesh color, the tint deepening in the sun, and pass- 

 ing through deep pink to a dark, dull, purplish-red where fully exposed. Flesh, 

 white, somewhat tinged with red and deep red at the stone, very tender, melting, 

 juicy, and of a delicious vinous flavor. Quality, best. September \. 



Vlth. Louise Bonne de Jersey Pear, from Peters, Harden & Co. Yery fine. 

 September 6. 



Beurre Bosc, Beurre Bid, and Napoleon Pears, from J. Yan Puren. Yery fine. 



Surpass Virgalieu, from Peters, Harden & Co., is most delicious. 



\Zth. AlherVs Late Rare Pipe Peach, from Peters, Harden & Co. Glands, 

 globose. Friiit, very large, roundish, suture slight. Skin, not very downy, yel- 

 lowish-white, sprinkled with red dots, and with a marljled red cheek. Flesh, 

 pale, light red at the stone, very sweet and juicy. Yery good. Freestone. 

 September 6. 



lith. Golden, from Peters, Harden & Co., but not of sufficient merit to justify 

 a description. September 6. 



15/^. St. Michael I^ each. Glands, reniform. A beautiful Southern variety of 

 the Pace or Columbia type, but rather later and better than that variety ; very 

 large and globular. Shin, downy, bright yellow^, strijied and marbled with dull 

 red, suture slight. Flesh, yellow, slightly marbled with red, near the apex tho 

 red not reaching to the stone , sweet, juicy, and very good, or best. September 10. 

 White English. — Late White English or Heath. Beautiful specimens of this 



