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Porters, Baldwins, and Northern Spies, he had, however, very 

 nice specimens. This closes our somewhat hasty examination of 

 the apples, and we now give attention to the 



Collection of Pears, which occupies a position on the centre 

 left-hand table near the main entrance, and of which there are in 

 all sixty-four plates. At the head of the table — the post of honor, 

 and in this instance justly deserved — is the exhibit of one of our 

 veteran and most enthusiastic contributors, Mr. Samuel Rolfe, 

 Portland, who has twenty-eight varieties, nearly double the num- 

 ber of any other contributor. Mr. Rolfe recommends for culture 

 in Maine for those who can grow but a few sorts and who wish a 

 succession, the following: Bartlett, Louise Bonne of Jersey, and 

 Beurre Langelier. The Sheldon is a very nice fall sort, and the 

 Fulton — a native of Maine — is an excellent fall pear. The Flemish 

 Beauty he cannot grow, on account of its cracking. Beurre d' 

 Anjou is one of the best grown, and was recommended by the 

 American Pomological Society, as the best single pear in America. 

 A.Smith & Son, Monmouth, shew fourteen varieties, including 

 the Marie Louise — if well gown, rich in flavor and equal to the 

 Bartlett when in season — Louise Bonne of Jersey, Flemish Beauty, 

 of which they had good specimens. Vicar of Winkfield, Glout 

 Morceau, and Duchess d' Angotileme. Friend Taylor had thirteen 

 sorts, noticeable among which were his Flemish Beauties, which 

 fairly beat the State. lie had specimens of the Goodale, which is 

 not yet bearing well, but which he hopes may come on in a year 

 or two. It is a pear of much promise, but he cannot speak of it 

 with much positiveness. lie also has the Lawrence, a choice 

 winter sort, Buflfum, Duchess, Sheldon and other kinds. Mr. 

 Harlow of Bangor, has two or three plates, Mr. Sawyer of Wis- 

 casset, four, and other exhibitors one each. 



In the department of vegetables there were but few contribu- 

 tors. W. n. Pearson, Vassalboro'; Peter De Rocher, Waterville, 

 and Frank E. Nowell, Fairfield, each shew general collections 

 which were creditable and interesting. The former had eight 

 varieties of potatoes. Joseph Taylor, Mrs. G. B, Sawyer and 

 Mrs. A. B. Strattard, made exhibits of canned fruits, jellies, 

 pickles, &c. Passing to the upper end of the hall, we find the 

 centre space occupied with a large collection from the Portland 

 Stone Ware Co., consisting of lawn vases, hanging baskets, orna- 

 mental flower pots, vases, terra cotta ware, &c. It was a fine display. 



