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erally cultivated around Boston and described in our maga- 

 zine by the late Mr. Manning, (VI. p. 18.) As it did not 

 appear quite ripe, the fruit was not eaten, but was taken 

 back to Beverly ; and we had the promise of our friend, 

 Capt. Lovelt, that he would endeavor to get a taste of it, 

 and settle all doubts about its identity. Subsequently, how- 

 ever, he informed us that he did not have an opportunity 

 to taste it, and for another year the question will remain in 

 doubt. This is our authority for saying it would "probably 

 prove only a well known Eastern variety;" we did not state 

 it had so proved. Such are the authorities we advance in 

 our support, and we believe a year or two will prove them 

 to be correct beyond all doubt ; if we are in error, we shall 

 take the first opportunity to undeceive ourselves and the 

 public. 



We have not room left to discuss the theories in regard 

 to the fire blight of the West ; we had supposed it might be 

 caused by the same insect which at one time destroyed many 

 trees in the East ; but, from Mr. Ernst's full account, it does 

 appear to be different. We trust soon to hear again from our 

 friend Mr. Beecher on the subject, when we hope to have 

 the space to make further remarks. 



Art. V. Pomological Notices : or notices respectiiig new and 

 superior varieties of fruits worthy of general cidtivation. 

 Notices of New Pears. By the Editor. 



Our absence abroad, in the autumn of 1844, prevented us 

 from taking any notes in relation to the new varieties of 

 fruit of that season. To make up, however, for this, we 

 have added a great deal upon this subject, which we gath- 

 ered in our tour in England and France, and which we . 

 believe has been found equally, if not more useful, than if 

 made at home. 



The introduction of new varieties of fruit is constantly 

 increasing, and a greater number of new sorts are annu- 

 ally coming into bearing. The last year was a favorable 



