PHILADELPHIA PEAR. 



THE PHILADELPHIA PEAR. 



Synonyms: Latch, Orange Bergamot erroneously. 

 BY W. D. BRINCKLE, M. D., PHILADELPHIA, PENN. 



Early in September, of the present year, I met with this Pear for the first time. 

 Regarding it as a variety of the greatest excellence, I took a specimen to the recent 

 meeting of the American Pomological Society, at Boston. This specimen was below 

 the average size, but was the only one in ray possession at that time. It was exam- 

 ined by the Society's Committee on Native Fruits, and received a most favorable 

 report. 



The Philadelphia originated at Frankford, in 1832; and, when only a foot high, 

 was removed to the premises of Mr. Francis H. Latch, at Roxborough. Both of 

 these villages are now within the limits of the consolidated city of Philadelphia. Mr. 

 Latch informs me that the tree commenced fruiting at the age of eight years, and 

 has borne regularly and 

 abundantly ever since. 



Several years ago, the 

 existence of this variety 

 was made known to 

 me, under the name of 

 Orange Bergamot, and 

 specimens were prom- 

 ised more than once, 

 but were never received 

 until the present season. 

 Its size, taken in connec- 

 tion with its other fine 

 qualities, will render it 

 one of our greatest po- 

 mological acquisitions ; 

 and, at no distant day, 

 it will occupy a high 

 position among the most 

 valuable varieties of this 

 excellent fruit. Its pres- 

 ent name was given to 

 it by the Native Fruit 

 Committee of the Am. 

 Pomological Society. 



Outlines of two speci- 

 mens accompany this communication. One of these specimens was eaten on the 

 of September, weighed ten and a half ounces, and measured three and three-e 



PlIILADEI-rniA PEAR. 



Eaten September 7tb, 1S54. 



