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description at this time. The name we have given this produc- 

 tion of our most enlightened and enthusiastic horticulturist's, we 

 hope will prove acceptable to our readers. They will bear in 

 mind that this name will be received by horticulturists, as the 

 common name by which it is hereafter to be known. 



There is a great evil in multiplying synonyms, especially for 

 fruits; it must lead continually to the commission of mistakes and 

 disappointments, and hence that name which is 2;iven with the 

 first description, especially if it is accompanied with a figure, 

 never ought to be rejected without very urgent reasons. 



