VI PREFACE. 



The initial M. is placed at the end of those 

 varieties which were originally described by 

 Mr. Manning in the first edition of the " Book 

 of Fruits ; " his description being retained. 



The present edition contains a descriptive 

 catalogue of 



69 varieties of Pears. 

 55 " " Apples. 

 24 " " Peaches. 

 29 " " Plums. 

 19 " " Cherries. 

 Also Currants, Gooseberries, Strawberries, 

 Quinces, and Grapes. 



J. M. I. 



