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check ; stem 1 inch by 1-6, inserted somewhat obliquely in a small superficial cavity, russctted, 

 and slightly plaited ; calyx in a shallow basin, sometimes russeted ; seed ratlier largo, dark, flat; 

 flesh of fine texture, butter}', melting; a little more flavor would be desirable; quality at least 

 "good." 



From Amos L. "WiirrMAN, North Coventry, Chester county, Penn. — Tliree varieties of Seedling 

 Plums: 



1. Fruit nn inch and a half long, by one and a hidf broad ; obtuse cordate, suture indistinct ; 

 red with a wliite bloom ; stem five-eighths to three-fourths of an inch long, by one-twelfth thick, 

 inserted in an open, moderately deep depression ; flesh unadherent to the stone, of pleasant 

 flavor, and "good" quality. This variety appears to be wonderfully productive ; a twig three 

 inches long by one-sixth thick, contained eight plums — another two inches long by one-fourth 

 thick, contained seven. 



2. Fruit an inch and a half long, by one five-sixteenths; obovate ; purple, covered with blue 

 bloom ; stem eleven-sLvteenths by one-sixteenth ; quality inferior, except fur culinary purposes. 



3. Only one specimen — large, one three-fourths by one eleven-sixteenths inches; roundish 

 obovate ; greenish-yellow, mottled and dotted with white ; suture broad, extending on one side 

 from the base to the apex ; stem three-fourths by one-twelfth, inserted in a slight depression • 

 stone partially adherent. The specimen being pulled somewhat prematurely, a correct estimate 

 of its merits could not be formed. We are, however, inclined to think favorably of it, and should 

 be happy to see specimens of it next season. 



From Thomas Hanxock, Burlington, N. J. — Three boxes containing specimens of a plum, and 

 thirty-seven varieties of pears : 



1. Drap dOr (TEsperia — A small, round, golden-yellow plum, with occasionally a few crimson 

 dots ; stone unadherent ; quality " very good." 



2. Cabot — Specimens too much decayed to judge of its quality. 



3. St. Ghislain — In good condition ; " very good." 



4. Cumberland — Of fine size, but in quality "scarcely good." 



5. Muscadine — "Good." 



6. Beurre Goubault — "Good." 



7. Dillen, or Doyenne Dillen — Of large size and fine appearance, similar in form to the Hoxeii 

 Schenck ; three and three-eights inches long, by three and one-fourth broad ; round, obovate ; 

 greenish-yellow, with spots and splashes of green russet ; stem from three-fourths to one inch 

 long, by one-fifth of an inch thick, rather fleshy at its insertion ; little or no cavity ; calyx open, 

 set in a wide, shallow, sometimes russetted basin ; seed ovate, brown, medium ; flesh buttery, 

 flavor pleasant ; quality " very good." In the London Horticultural Society's Catalogue, and in 

 Dovmim/s Fruit and Fruit Trees of America, Dillen is given as a synonym of Beurre Diel. We 

 regard It, however, as a distinct variety, ripening earlier than the latter. 



8. Washington — A favorite pear with us — attractive in appearance, and of "very good" 

 quality. 



9. Copia — A very large, handsome, Pennsylvania variety, of "good" quality when eaten at tie 

 exact moment of its maturity. 



10. Great Citron of Bohemia — Scarcely worth cultivating 



11. Golden Beurre of Bilboa — Fair, and "very good." 



1 2. Urbaniste — " Best." 



13. Heathcot — "Very good." 



14. Belle et Bonne — " Good." 



15. Marie Louise — Specimens not being fine, the quality was only "good." 



16. Onondaga — Inferior specimens ; quality only " good." 

 Capsheaf — " Good." 

 A seedling from the Seckel — Originated with Mr. Wm. W. Kino, of Burlington, N. J, 



