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catalogue of the London Horticultural Society, or in 

 any other work of authority. The fruit is large and 

 very long, the stem short, the skin entirely of a dark 

 red ; the flesh juicy and good, but not rich ; it is re- 

 markable for its beauty, promises to bear well, and 

 ripens the last of September. 



[This pear is very astringent, and hardly worth cultivation, 

 notwithstanding its great size and beauty. In the last Cata- 

 logue of the London Horticultural Society, it is called " King 

 Edward."] 



No. 25. Johonnot. Originated in the garden 

 of the late George S. Johonnot, Esq. of Salem. The 

 fruit is of medium size, of a roundish and very une- 

 qual form ; a little extended, the skin thin, the color 

 a dull yellow, with a large portion of dull brown and 

 indistinct russet ; the flesh is very fine, melting and 

 delicious. The tree is not vigorous ; it bears well, 

 and is in perfection from the middle of September to 

 the middle of October. 



No. 26. Summer Rose. A pear of medium 

 size ; the form flat, resembling an apple, with a long 

 stem inserted in a roundish hollow ; the skin is dull 

 yellow, spotted with russet, and mixed with a large 

 proportion of brownish red ; the flesh white, juicy, 

 and sweet, with a high and very peculiar flavor. 

 The appearance of the tree is that of a large spread- 

 ing apple tree ; it grows to a large size before pro- 

 ducing fruit ; it is then very productive. Ripe in 

 August. 



