Remarks on Twcnty-om Varieties of Pear. 151 



Among tlie foreign pears, I find many eminently worthy of culti- 

 vation and possessing all the desirable qualities of a first rate 

 fruit. 



Beurre Giffart, a summer-pear with a handsome yellow color, 

 heightened by a glow of red. It is of medium size, pjnriform 

 juicy and high flavored. From the middle to the last of August 

 it is worthy of general cultivation. 



Leech'SjKixgsessixg, has been somewhat over-estimated. It was 

 raised at Philadelphia. It is a very vigorous grower, hardy, fair 

 size, melting and juicy, good flavor, but inclined to be a little 

 coarse grained ; notwithstanding I do not hesitate to recommend it 

 as a valuable fruit, being to the "manor born" it is not affected by 

 climatical changes. First September. 



HosEX Shexk. I have eaten this pear, but the fruit was not of 

 my own raising. It is quite large, of pyramidal form, melting and 

 buttery, and is also a good grower. I am informed that it origi- 

 nated from a seed of the White Doyenne, which it resembles 

 somewhat in flavor, though scarcely equalling it. The experience 

 of several seasons will be required to adequately test its merits. 

 Ripens about the middle of August. 



Dearborx's Seedlixg — Is certainly not as good as I have been 

 led by Mr. Downing, to believe. It is very diminutive, ripens 

 among the last of summer pears, is quite variable in flavor ; al- 

 though sometimes excellent, is more frequently indifferent. This 

 is my experience, others to the contrary. 



Beukre Bosc — One of the best of pears, large size, a shy bearer, 

 and a rather refractory grower. 



Beurre Clairgeau — Excellent in all respects ; extremely large, 

 and has a russet skin, slightly suffused with red on the side ex- 

 posed to the sun. Very melting, juicy, fine grained, aromatic fla- 

 vor. First of November. 



Beurre D' Amanlis — Another very superior fruit. The tree is 

 remarkably healthy and vigorous, and is not so susceptible of 

 blight as other sorts. The fruit attains a great size, is melting, 

 and has a refreshing sub-acid flavor. First of Oct. 



Doyexxe Bossoch — Has been highly and deservedly recommend- 

 ed. Like the last described variety, it is a strong grower and 

 succeeds well in a variety of soils. Fruit large, a clear yellow 

 skin, occasionally^ russeted, melting and buttery. Middle, to last o f 

 October. 



FoNDANTE D' Automxe — One of the best of all pears. Medium size* 



