110 ESSAY ON PEAR TREES. 



country, liave not been fully tested with us. The soil and climate 

 have considerable effect upon the quality of the pear. Varieties 

 which in one soil and climate are superior, in another are secondary. 

 And of the pears which have been fully tested, it is impossible to 

 select a limited number which may be recommended as decidedly su- 

 perior, as the tastes of different individuals differ very much in regard 

 to this fruit. In conversation with a nursery-man in Salem some 

 weeks since, upon the comparative excellence of the different varie- 

 ties, he stated that of the many varieties in his nursery, he consid- 

 ered the Bartlett the most inferior. Many others entertain the same 

 opinion of this most popular and excellent fruit. This difference of 

 opinion is shown in the replies made by different nurserymen to the 

 enquiries which have been made at different times through the Horti- 

 cultural papers as to the best varieties for a small garden. There 

 are very few whcagree upon a selection. The best way for a per- 

 son to decide upon a selection is to try for himself the different va- 

 rieties and select according to his taste. 



We can only hope, in conclusion that the farmers and gardeners 

 of Essex connty will turn their attention more to the cultivation of 

 the pear. By a very little labor any one who has a small spot of 

 ground can supply himself with an abundance of this most delicious 

 fruit, and there is no crop that can be raised which will be a better 

 or surer source of income to the cultivator. 



