188 THE MAGAZINE OF HORTICULTURE. 



is cultivated almost universally for the markets of Belgium. 

 On its own roots it is a very strong grower. The original 

 and therefore true name of this pear is Double Philippe ; it 

 is sometimes called Buerre Merode, &c. 



Caen de France. — Synonymous with No. 51 of Van Mons. 

 Some years since this pear attracted considerable attention ,• 

 but, for some reason, its cultivation appears to have been neg- 

 lected, for specimens of it are but rarely exhibited ; so that 

 it is doubtful whether it can be found, except in a few collec- 

 tions. It is a fine pear, of a rich russet color, obovate form, 

 equalling in quality the Winter Nelis, and excelling it in size. 

 For the first year or two after fruiting it shows a disposition 

 to rot at the core ; but, for the last two or three years, this 

 tendency, if it existed, has disappeared, and it has proved to. 

 be a sound fruit, keeping well until January. In collections 

 where a variety of winter pears is desired, it is believed that 

 the Caen de France is worthy of attention. When young 

 in the nursery rows it is an upright and good growing tree. 



Descriptions of several new pears have recently been publish- 

 ed in Europe, of some of which, trees have been received in 

 this country, but have not yet fruited. It may be considered 

 not out of place here to name a few of these, that, from the 

 growth and vigor of the tree, give promise of being suited to 

 our climate, without intending thereby to recommend a trial 

 of them ; among such is 



Princesse Charlotte, dedicated to the Princess, daughter 

 of Leopold, King of Belgium, a seedling of Esperen's, and 

 seems to be one of his hardiest fruits, said to be of superior 

 quality ; season, November. 



Due d'' Orleans. — A very vigorous growing tree; fruit 

 described as very fine, of medium size ; ripe in November 

 and December. 



Leopold Premier. — Said to be of the very best quality ; 

 tree of an average vigor, produced by M. Bivort, from the 

 sowings of Dr. Van Mons ; first fruited 1848. 



Beurrc Burnicq. — One of the seedlings of Esperen, and 

 dedicated to the Curate of Lannes ; originated 1846 : tree of 

 moderate growth ; described as a fine fruit. 



