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stated that we did not think it would prove better than Spar- 

 hawk's Honey. Since then, we have had the pleasure of re- 

 ceiving the certificate of Mr. Coe, which accompanied a couple 

 of trees we purchased of him for our specimen collection, with 

 a view to compare its qualities with other kinds. But, that 

 pomologisls may have the originator's account of it, we copy 

 the certificate here : — 



'' The tree is very thrifty, has a beautiful form, and bears 

 abundantly every year. It sprang from seed planted by him- 

 self, and never was ingrafted or inoculated. Its fruit, there- 

 fore, he knoics to be entirely original, and hitherto unknown. 



" When ripe, it is large, fair, free from defect or aptness to 

 rot, and never stains. Its flavor is sweet, sprightly, and de- 

 licious, and its color a beautiful light red ; and, though its 

 pulp is very rich, delicate, and melting, the fruit keeps fresh 

 for several days after picking, and endures transportation 

 without injury. It is believed, also, to be the earliest cherry 

 of this climate, (generally ripening early in June,) and, unlike 

 other kinds, usually furnishes fruit in perfection from three to 

 five weeks. 



"Its excellent qualities are well known in this vicinity, as 

 well as in Hartford, New Haven, and other places where 

 specimens have been exhibited. It also sustains a high rep- 

 utation among fruit-dealers generally, at a distance; and, 

 when fairly tested, is pronounced, by competent judges, to be 

 far superior to any other cherry. No person but the subscriber 

 ever possessed this stock, until March 16, 1846, as, prior to 

 that date, he had invariably refused to sell or part with it. 

 To guard against impositions, therefore, every sale made by 

 him will be accompanied by a certificate under his signa- 

 ture." 



Plums. 



Among the new plums, Mr. Rivers names a few which are 

 fine. It will be seen that he highly prizes the Reine Claude 

 de Bavay, but, from his statement, it would appear that three 

 varieties have been described for it. 



. De Montfort. — This is much like Royale Hative, but larger; 

 ripe middle of August; exceedingly rich and good. 



