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Pears, Sdmmer. — As with early apples, so was it with the early pears, 

 and it was not till the last day for bringing in specimens for premiums did 

 the Committee meet with fruits worthy of premiums. 



On the last day (the last Saturday in Aug.) Hovey & Co. presented fine 

 specimens of the " Boston," and Winship & Co. " Winship's Seedling ;" 

 both varieties proved far better than on any former occasion and took the 

 premiums. 



Autumn. — In consequence of the late rains, these proved not only size- 

 able, but as a general thing better colored on tlie sunny side. 



Winter. — There seems to have been a premature ripening of the winter 

 pears brought in for exhibition. What few specimens have been brought 

 in the past few weeks have been well grown and of a high, rich coloring, 

 particularly the basket of "Glout Morceau," exhibited by J. E. Lodge. 



The basket of " Beurre Langelier," exhibited by President Cabot, were ex- 

 tra fine. We have the pleasure herewith to present a list of several varie- 

 ties of pears, which have fruited in the grounds of our President, he being 

 the only one who has responded seasonably to incorporate in the Report. 



Salem, December 24, 1854. 

 To the Chairman of the Fruit Committee of the Mass. Hort. Soc. 



Dear Sir, — Below is a brief description of eight varieties of pears that 

 fruited with me last year. They are not, perhaps, entirely new, and may 

 have been already described. If the list is of any use to you it is at your 

 service, being all tliat can be furnished by 



Yours, very truly, J. S. C. 



JVew Pears, or such as, though not new, have fruited unih Hon. J. S. Cabot, 

 President of the Society, for first or second time. 



Serrurier. — Smooth yellow skin, nearly covered with spots or blotches 

 of russet ; calyx, small, open ; flesh, white, melting, juicy ; of a pleasant 

 subacid flavor, (not new.) Season, November. 



Beurre Betmont. — Obovate, smooth, yellowish green color, some blotch- 

 es of russet; flesh, fine grained, melting, juicy ; flavor, subacid, pleasant, 

 good. November. 



Conseiller de la Cour. — Green, or yellowish green in color, with rus- 

 set specks, and sometimes some blotches of russet; flesh, yellowish white, 

 melting, juicy, of a sharp, subacid flavor. November. 



DuMORTiER. — Green russety skin, some blotches of russet ; flesh, white, 

 juicy, melting, sweet. November. 



De Bavay. — Thick, yellow skin, with russet specks, bronzed in sun, rus- 

 set at calyx, and sometimes with blotches of russet; flesh, white, very juicy, 

 tender or melting, of a pleasant subacid flavor. 



Poire des Deux Sceurs. — Elongated, pyriform shape, yellowish green 

 color, when ripe ; flesh, solid, but tender and juicy. 



Dr. Bouvier. — Yellow skin, with russet specks, and some stripes or 

 blotches of russet; flesh, white, fine grained, juicy, tender, pleasant, though 

 with a slight astringency. 



