KETV PEARS. CL&SS TI. AUTUMN. 141 



sphere known and cultivated. A valuable pear, introduced 

 here by S. H. Smith, Esq., of Rhode Island. 



72. COLMAR D'AUTOMNE. Thompson. Lindley* 

 AUTUMN COLMAR. Lindley. 



A new Flemish fruit, obtusely pyramidal, irregular; the 

 .stalk depressed ; of a pale yellow or green color, thinly rus- 

 .seted next the sun ; the flesh rather gritty, but mellow., or 

 .beurree, with a sugary and slightly perfumed juice. An ex- 

 cellent fruit Ripe the beginning of September. The 

 tree bears well. 

 15. CHARLES D'AUTRICHE. 



Large ; very handsome ; roundish oblong ; color green- 

 ish yellow, partially obscured by brown russet ; flesh white, 

 melting, juicy, high flavored, but not perfumed. It ripens 

 in October. New, and raised by Dr. Van Mons, The 

 tree an abundant bearer. 

 1/74. *COMTE DE LAMY. [Rivers.'] 



A pale yellow fruit, of medium size, and obovate form; 

 red next the sun ; a most excellent variety, abounding in a 

 sugary and refreshing juice. The tree bears well, Octo- 

 ber. Proved in the garden of Mr, Manning. 

 75. CROFT CASTLE, IE.] 



New, and originated by Mr. Knight; form irregular, rus- 

 sety red next the sun, yellowish in the shade- the stalk 

 long; flesh juicy, sweet, and excellent, as proved by Mr. 

 Manning. The tree is very productive. It ripens in 

 October. 



\/76. CUMBERLAND. H. S., Esq. [A.] 



This native pear is stated by Mr. Smith, to be extraor- 

 dinary for its size and beauty; some specimens have 

 weighed near a pound. The color is yellow or orange, 

 with a bright blush of crimson next the sun ; the flesh is 

 rich, juicy, and melting.; little inferior to the oJd St. Mi- 

 chael. The original tree was first shown to him in 1830., 

 growing in Cumberland, Rhode Island. It is about thirty 

 years dd, apparently hardy, and free from blight. It ripens 

 in autumn, and may be kept till into winter. 

 77. *CUSHING. [A.] 



This native pear originated about forty years ago, on the 

 grounds of Col. Washington Gushing, of Hingham, Massa- 

 chusetts. The fruit is of medium size, oblong, contracted 

 towards the stalk, which is short; the skin smooth, light 



