INTRODUCTION. 



THE descriptions will be easily followed, but the follow- 

 ing points require explanation. Following the name 

 will be found a reference where possible to a coloured 

 plate of the variety described. Thus Adams Pear- 

 main is illustrated in the Herefordshire Pomona, Vol. I. t 

 plate 14, abbreviated as Her. Pom. I., 14, the volume 

 being given in Roman, and the number of the plate 

 in Arabic figures. For a complete list of the works 

 referred to, see below. Next follows the name in 

 French where it is different, abbreviation F., and in 

 German, abbreviation G. Next follow the synonyms 

 in brackets. The season, use and size of fruit is then 

 given, the latter being in inches, the breadth always 

 coming first, height second. A word of caution must 

 be given as to the very deceptive appearance of many 

 fruits. Thus Adams Pearmain is in appearance conical 

 but the measurements of height and breadth are 

 identical. It must also be noted that these dimensions 

 are only given from average specimens and are chiefly 

 of value in denoting the relation between height and 

 width. 



The descriptions of fruits follow the accepted methods, 

 but those of leaves need some explanation. These 

 always refer to the spur leaf, not that of the shoot. 



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