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vation. A great variety of opinions were expressed in regard 

 to this cherry, which cannot be accounted for only upon the 

 supposition that the true sort was not cultivated. Mr. Barry 

 said it was identical with the Bigarreau d'Esperin, which with 

 us is an entirely distinct cherry, both in the habit of the tree 

 and fruit. 



Belle d'Orleans, Coe's Transparent, Early Purple 

 GuiGNE, Gov. Wood, Reine Hortense, and Rockport Bi- 

 garreau were recommended for general cultivation. 



plums. 



Prince's Yellow Gage and Lombard were recommended 

 for general cultivation. 



White Damson, Fellemberg, Genl. Hand, Bradshaw, 

 Duane's Purple, German Prune and Pond's Seedling were 

 recommended as promising well. 



Frost Gage was removed from the list. 



RASPBERRIES. 



French, Cope, American Red, Ohio Everbearing, and 

 Catawissa were recommended as promising well. 



BLACKBERRIES. 



The discussion upon blackberries occupied much time, and 

 manifested a great interest in this fine fruit. 



Improved High Bush. — Mr. Lawton stated that he had 

 been astonished to find it so large and fine a fruit. Dr. 

 Brinckle had found it large ; he wished to have it called the 

 Boston, and with the Lawton recommended for general culti- 

 vation. Others proposed to call it the Dorchester, where it 

 originated ; but Mr. Barry thought, and very justly, that it was 

 , too late to re-name it now. Recommended. 



Lawton. — Another attempt was made to change the name 

 to New Rochelle. Mr. Lawton first introduced it to public 

 notice, and was well entitled to the honor. He first exhibited 

 it in New York. 



strawberries. 



The following sorts were recommended as promising well : 



