IG EEPOETS OF THE FRUIT COMMITTEE. 



the Sops of Wine, the flesh of which is still more deeply tiuged 

 with red throughout. — Seedlings, Nos. 2 and 3, raised by Captain 

 Clarkk from the Miller's Glory, were exhibited; but the Com- 

 mittee were of opinion that, both in appearance and quality, they 

 ■were inferior to the parent. 



Mr. Spenceb, F.H.S., sent various specimens of Apples and 

 Pears, accompanied with useful notes, respecting the habits of 

 the trees, the soil in which they are growing, &c. , 



APPLES. — ^Benskin's Russet, was considered the same as the 

 Sosemary Rnsset.— Nelson Codlin; this is much grown in 

 Wiltshire, under several names, and thrives and bears better in 

 the sands of that locality than most other kinds. Being a free 

 grower, and very abundant bearer, it was much distributed 

 among cottagers in Yorkshire, by a clergyman named Nelson, 

 hence its name. — Boston's Seedling^, was not recognised by any 

 other name. The specimens were from an exposed orchard, on 

 poor and sandy soil. The variety was considered a fair kitchen 

 fruit. 



PEAPiS. — Doyenne Gris, from an orchard standard, on clay 

 soil ; the tree thriving, and of prolific habit. The fruit of this 

 excellent variety, grown under these circumstances, proved very 

 good. — Langelier's Benrr6, from a west wall : tree weakly, and 

 not very prolific; over-ripe. — Gendesheim ; orchard fruit; clay 

 soil ; tree vigorous ; the Fruit is considered inferior, and keeps 

 badly. The Committee found the quality indifferent ; the culti- 

 vation of the variety may therefore be discontinued. — Comte de 

 Lamy ; orchard fruit, from a standard, on clay soil ; tree prolific, 

 and moderately vigorous. The fruit was excellent, very rich, and 

 sugary. This variety is well adapted for standards, as it is not 

 so apt to be blown down, as many of larger fruited kinds. — 

 Baronne de Hello ; this was received under the name of 

 " Beurre Van Mons." As a standard, on clay soil, it is rather 

 a weak grower. Fruit middle-sized, pyriform ; not in condition. 

 — ^Aston Town ; standard orchard fruit ; clay soil ; tree very 

 hardy and prolific. The fruit proved very good, and the variety 

 was recommended by the Committee, as being well adapted for 

 exposed situations.— Beurre Diel ; standard orchard fruit ; clay 



