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size ; with a melting flesh, and a rich perfumed and delicious 

 flavor. The fruit is very handsome, having a smooth, waxen 

 and beautiful appearance. Ripe in October. 



Plumb gastel. — Both Mr. Lee and Mr. Manning of Salem, 

 presented us specimens of this pear, which we do not find in 

 any catalogue, but which appears to be a very excellent 

 variety, and worthy of cultivation. The size is large, flesh 

 melting, and the flavor rich, with a peculiar aroma. Ripe 

 in October. The tree was received from France. 



Fondanie Yan Mans. — This variety has proved, after two 

 seasons, to be a good bearer, handsome, and of fine quality, 

 and it may be recommended for all good collections. Size 

 large, flesh melting, flavor pleasant and perfumed. It ripens 

 in September and October. 



St. Andre. — A new and fine pear received in Salem from 

 Dr. Van Mons. It proves to be first rate, having a rich, 

 sprightly flavor, and melting flesh. Ripens in September. 



Beurre d'Anjo7i. — Excellent, as well as handsome, having 

 a fine red cheek. The flesh is melting and juicy, with a 

 sprightly, vinous, and perfumed flavor, somewhat resembling 

 the brown Beurre. Ripe in October. 



Vicomjjte de Spoilberg. — Though long since described by 

 Dr. Van Mons, this variety has never fruited in this country 

 until last season. It fully maintains the reputation he gave 

 it. The flesh is very melting, and the flavor sugary and de- 

 licious. It ripened last year in December, but Dr. Van Mons 

 states it will sometimes keep till spring. Only four speci- 

 mens were produced on a small tree in our collection. 



Beun-i Paternoster. — A new variety, under this name, was 

 sent to us last fall by Mr. Lee of Salem. Size large and 

 pyramidal, with a half-melting flesh, and agreeable, slightly 

 perfumed flavor. It cannot be called a first rate fruit, if our 

 specimen was a fair one. Ripe in November. 



Doyenne d' Ete. — This is a very fine summer pear, which 

 has been cultivated several years in some parts of France, 

 but has not found its way into our gardens till recently. It 

 is of medium size, handsomely shaded with bright red, and 

 possesses a melting flesh and rich flavor. As only three or 

 four pears were produced on a small tree, another year will 



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