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we can only speak upon the opinions of those competent 

 to decide upon its merits. 



Dr, Mcaise. Judging from the plates we have seen of 

 this new European variety, which is as large as a good- 

 sized apple, and the transports of praise bestowed upon it, 

 it must meet with a ready sale, if nothing more. How it 

 will prove, on further trial, remains to be seen. "We shall 

 neither recommend nor condemn it, as we have never seen it. 



Downer's Prolific. A seedling from Kentucky; with 

 us it has no remarkable traits about it, and we have culti- 

 vated it for several years. In some places it proves to be 

 very prolific and a very desirable variety, some even con- 

 sidering it as one of the very best of the new varieties. 



We could add many others of prominent claims to the 

 foregoing list, but think we have described and recom- 

 mended a sufficient number to satisfy any amateur or 

 market gardener. 



