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Fulton. — Q,uite a spirited discussion took place in regard to 

 this pear. Messrs. Reid and Saul said that it should not be on 

 the list because it was a poor grower. Mr. Barry also tliought 

 it in the wrong place. Mr. Buist considered it a very inferior 

 pear, especially at the South. On the other hand, Mr. Walker 

 spoke highly of it. Mr. C. M. Hovey thought it one of the 

 most desirable kinds. Mr. Cabot said that if the Fulton was 

 struck off, we might with propriety strike off half the list. 

 Objections were also urged against its size. Messrs. Prince 

 and Ernst praised it very highly, and it was voted to remain 

 upon the list. After a long discussion respecting any further 

 revision of this list, the meeting proceeded to take up the list 

 of " pears which promise well," and select from it such as 

 deserve general cultivation. First in order was the 



Adams, but it was not known out of Boston, and was passed 

 over. 



Beurre' Clairgeau. — Mr. Saul wished it placed on the 

 general list. But this was objected to mainly because it was 

 too new. The President, C. M. Hovey, Mr. Barry and others 

 spoke well of it. Mr. Cabot was inclined to distrust its 

 hardiness. Mr. Barry remarked that it was not good upon 

 the quince. It was not added to the list. 



Beurre' Giffard. — All spoke highly of the quality of this 

 fruit, and all agreed that it was not a strong grower or great 

 bearer. It was passed over. 



Beurre' Sterckman. — "Very few knew anything in regard 

 to this fine pear. 



Beurre' Superfin. — Messrs. Barry, Berckmans and Saul 

 were in favor of recommending it for general cultivation. 

 The President and C. M. Hovey had found it a rather shy 

 bearer so far ; and Mr. Ernst said it had not been tried at the 

 West. Its quality was not doubted by those who knew it. 



Chancellor. — Mr. Reid and Mr. Berckmans had found it 

 one of the best pears ; the President, the poorest in his col- 

 lection. 



Doyenne' Boussock. — Messrs. Walker, C. M. Hovey, Dr- 

 Brinckle, Cabot, Barry, Buist and the President thought very 

 highly of this pear, and would recommend it for general cul- 



