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Notes and Glea^iinzs. 



Huyshe's Victoria Pear. — The subject of our illustration is a new Eng- 

 lish seedling-pear of great promise. It was raised by Rev. John Huyshe of 

 Clyschydon, near Exeter, England ; and has now been before the public for 

 some years. 



From the time of its first exhibition, it acquired a popularity which has since 

 been well maintained ; and it is probable, that, in England, it will prove one of 

 the best of dessert-pears. Of course, in this country, we cannot speak of its 

 merits as a garden-fruit until tried ; but it promises well. 



We copy the following description from ''The Florist:" "Victoria has 

 been so long under trial in every kind of soil and situation, that its reputation 

 as a hardy and prolific pear is now well established ; and these two qualifica- 

 tions, coupled with the equally important one of being an abundant bearer, 

 recommend it not only to the private grower, but to the market-gardener and 

 orchardist. For the latter it is well adapted, on account of if^ vigorous growth, 



