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Pomological Notices ; 



The Jargonelle pear {fig. 30,) is one of the oldest varie- 

 ties cultivated, and very aged trees of it may he found in 

 the old gardens of our vicinity, which yearly produce 

 abundant crops. In the Pom. Mag. it is called the Queen 



Jargonelle Pear. 



of Autumn pears, an appellation which it Avell deserves. 

 It is generally found in considerable quantities in our mar- 

 ket, good specimens always commanding a high price ; 

 and since the new sources of communication by railroad 



