82 FECIT BOOK. 



The growth of the tree is vigorous ; it does not 

 bear young, but, as it increases in size, it bears 

 well. Ripens in October and November. M. 



[The large Seckel, as it is called South, is a prodigious 

 bearer, as well as grower ; the uncertainty of its ripening, 

 particularly when grown upon strong soiL has induced 

 many to discontinue its cultivation. It is, however, a 

 profitable fruit for the market, and when well ripened 

 resembles the St. Michael in flavor. The Bleeker's Mead- 

 ow is a fine stock for the Belle Lucrative and Beurre Bosc 

 pears.] 



jBeurre Diel. One of the best of the new 

 Flemish pears. The size is very large, tapering 

 gradually from the middle to both the eye and 

 stem, where it is full and thick ; the skin, when 

 ripe, of an orange color, with small russet spots ; 

 the flesh white, sugary, rich, and delicious ; the 

 tree is of a crooked but strong and healthy 

 growth; it bears well, and the fruit ripens in 

 November and December. M. 



[This fine large pear occasionally cracks with us. It 

 may require a stronger soil, and a more sheltered situa- 

 tion. The season of 1842 and '45, it blasted somewhat ; 

 but in 1843, as also the past season of '46, it was much 

 fairer.] 



Prince's St. Germain. Produced from seed 

 at the nursery of W. Prince and Sons, at Flush- 

 ing, L. I. The fruit is of medium size ; in form 

 sometimes like the old St. Germain; the skin 

 yellow, with patches of russet, and a dull red 

 cheek on the side exposed to the sun ; the flesh is 

 melting and good, but not esteemed a first-rate 

 fruit ; its abundant bearing, and its ripening grad- 

 ually in the house during the winter, renders it a 

 very valuable market fruit. M. 



