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tlie injury increases till it dies because heat evapo- 

 rates the juices mster than it can force them into con- 

 tracted vessels. This rational theory we are disposed 

 to receive as correct, and a probable remedy maybe 

 found in the application of cold water to the roots of 

 the trees in the month of February, provided the 

 weather should be so warm as to put the sap in mo- 

 tion. Another writer in the American Farmer ascribes 

 the disease to worms in the root, having discovered 

 in the roots of his trees numerous worms, similar 

 in description to the borer in apple trees. Wherever 

 this cause is found to exist, the mode of treatment 

 should be the same as already detailed when treating 

 of the apple tree borer, 



A pear tree brought from Holland, and planted in 

 the year 1647, is now in full bloom, standing in the 

 third avenue at the insersection of Thirteenth street, 

 (New-York.) This is probably the oldest fruit tree 

 in America. About seventy years ago the branches 

 of the tree decayed and fell off ; and at that time it 

 was supposed the tree was dying ; but, without any 

 artificial means being resorted to, new shoots ger- 

 minated and gradually supplied the roots of their pre- 

 decessors. The tree now is in full health and vigour, 

 and appears to be not more than thirty years old ; 

 the fruit ripens the latter part of August, has a rich 

 succulent flavour, and has been known by the name 

 of the spice pear. (New York Evening Post, May 4, 

 1820.) 



Old Endicot Tree. This tree was brought from 

 England and planted by Governor Endicot, nearly 

 200 years ago, is now living at Salem, and bears the 

 present season. A scion from this tree produced four 

 bushels the last year. 



From the pear is prepared a pleasant liquor, known 

 under the name of perry, which is made in the same 

 manner as cider from apples. In England, particu- 



