PEARS. 91 



Flemish Beauty. Belle des Flandres. This 

 newly introduced pear is of large size, color 

 greenish russet, and handsome ; ripening in Oc- 

 tober, and keeping into November; the tree is 

 vigorous, and promises to be a great bearer ; flesh 

 yellowish white, sweet and excellent. This has 

 been pronounced by an experienced cultivator, 

 the best pear for general culture in the country ; 

 ripening when two thirds grown. 



Pound Pear. This is one of the largest pears ; 

 its origin unknown, but supposed to be European ; 

 the form oblong ; some of the pears are thickest 

 in the middle, tapering to the crown and stem ; 

 the flesh coarse and astringent. It is a great 

 bearer, and the best winter baking pear, being 

 one of the most profitable fruits for the market. 

 The extensive cultivation of this pear, and the 

 above, in large orchards, would produce greater 

 and surer income, for the capital employed, than 

 any other investment. M. 



[We should add also the " Vicar of Winkfield," or Bourg- 

 mestre of Mr. Manning's list] 



Van Mbns 9 Leon le Olerc. Small trees of this 

 new variety were sold in England at a guinea 

 each, and it was to be expected that a great de- 

 sire would be raised here to possess so famous a 

 sort. On Mr. Kenrick's return from Europe, he 

 brought with him small trees, which have fruited. 

 We find various opinions expressed regarding 

 this variety ; but if the fruit should sustain the 

 high character of "combining the properties of 

 large size, handsome appearance, and rich flavor," 

 it will be an acquisition to our already fine list of 

 fall pears. 



