304 AMERICAN HUSBANDRY. 



Madeleine, early Ckaumontelle, Harvest Pear. — An 

 old fruit, but a superior one. Some have supposed 

 that this variety of pear has passed its prime, and is 

 in a state of decay ; but the evidence does not seem 

 to be conclusive. 



To these may be added the Summer Rose, Jar 

 gonelle, Rousselet, Windsor, &^c., all good summer 

 fruit, and deserving a place in the garden. 



AUTUMN PEARS. 



Bergamot. — This pear has been cultivated in Eng- 

 land, according to Loudon, ever since the invasion 

 of Julius Caesar ; and is still a vigorous tree, and the 

 fruit fine. 



iSeckcl. — Of American origin ; yellowish rus'set ; 

 flesh melting, spicy, and of the richest flavour. The 

 fruit grows in clusters, and is ripe in September. It 

 is worthy a place in every fruit-garden, being in the 

 first rank of this fine fruit. 



iS^ Michael's, White Doyenne, Vergaloo, and at least 

 twenty other names, have been given to this pear, 

 which is a very good one, and extensively cultiva- 

 ted in this country and in England. 



Gushing. — Originating at Hingham, Mass. The 

 tree is a good bearer, and the fruit is of the best 

 quality. 



A large number of fine pears for summer and au- 

 tumn fruits have. wit}vin a few years, been introdu- 

 ced into this couniry <"rom abroad, among which are 

 the Golden Buerre, NaooJeon, Doyenne Sautelette, 

 Green Sylvange, an^^ others. One of the largest of 

 pears is the Duchess of AM£'ooleme, which is also a 

 fruit of first-rate excellence. U has been known to 

 weigh twenty-two ounces. T'le greater part oi 

 these pears are in perfection \n Ocvr^bcr. 



WINTER PEAKS. 



Chaumontelle. — A capital old varit.'y, si;:o Jar^e . 

 yellow tinged with red; flesh melii;:^, musK^. 

 sweet, and exceilisut 



