106 Pomological Notices. 



chusetts Horticultural Society, by Dr. Brinlde, of Philadel- 

 phia. In size, about as large as Dearborn's Seedling, and of 

 similar form, with a yellowish skin ; Flesh melting, juicy, rich, 

 high-flavored, perfumed, and delicious. Ripe the middle of 

 August. 



MoYAMENsiNG. — Beautiful specimens of this excellent pear 

 •were sent us by the kindness of J. P. Gushing, Esq., of Water- 

 town, in whose collection it fruited last year. It is a very 

 fine fruit, well worthy of extensive cultivation. Size medi- 

 um ; Form roundish, with a remarkably thick stem ; Skin 

 yellowish, russeted ; Flesh melting and juicy, with a rich, 

 spicy and delicious flavor. Ripe in September. 



Brandywine. — Sent to the Massachusetts Horticultural So- 

 ciety, by Dr. Brinkle. In form obovate, inclining to pyram- 

 idal, with a rather thick fleshy stem; Skin yellowish green, 

 traced with russet; Flesh melting, and very juicy ; Flavor 

 rich, and sugary, with a fine perfume. Ripe from the mid- 

 dle of August to the 1st of September. It originated on the 

 banks of the Brandywine, from whence its name. 



Summer St. Germain. — Another variety, forAvarded to the 

 Massachusetts Horticultural Society, by Dr. Brinkle, which 

 appears to possess excellent qualities. It is a peculiar shaped 

 pear, being nearly as broad and obtuse at the stem end as at 

 the crown, and contracted in the middle. Skin greenish ; 

 Flesh melting, and full of a rich saccharine, high-flavored 

 juice. Ripe in September. 



Gustine's Summer. — A summer pear, sent to us by J. M. 

 Earle, Esq., President of the Worcester Horticultural Society. 

 In size, about as large as Dearborn's Seedling, and ripe about 

 same time ; Skin yellowish ; Flesh melting, juicy, saccharine, 

 high-flavored and excellent. It promises to be a fine variety. 



Dana's Seedling. — Originated from seed, by Mr. Dana, of 

 Roxbury, and. fruited last year, we believe, for the second 

 time. Size rather below medium, with a yellow skin, and a 

 fine melting flesh ; Flavor rich, sprightly, and good. Ripe 

 about the first of December, and will probably prove better, as 

 the tree becomes older. 



Osband's Summer. — Originated in Western New York, and. 

 believed to be one of the very best summer pears. Our 

 friends in Rochester praised it very highly. It is of medium 



