300 The Canadian Horticulturist. 



A September Cherry. — A subscriber in Annapolis, N.S., writes: — 

 Sir, — " I send you to-day a small box containing a sample of fruit which I think may 

 prove of interest to you. It has been named Clarke's September Cherry, and is found 

 growing on one tree at a place called Lower Granville, a few miles from this town. It is 

 said to be the only known late cherry, and when fully ripe the color is a dark purple or red. 

 The tree producing this fruit -has been purchased by a firm of nurserymen doing business 

 here, who intend propagating it, I understand. I shall be glad to know what you think of 

 it, — E. D. Arnaud. 



The samples came to hand in good condition, notwithstanding the long 

 distance. The cherry is about the size and shape of the Kentish, and the 

 skin somewhat similar in color. But the flesh is firm, and of a sweet and 

 most agreeable flavor. It would be a capital shipping cherry, for at the time 

 of writing the samples have been kept ten days, and are still in good con- 

 dition. 



Triomphe de Vienne Pear. — This magnificent French pear took the 

 first prize at the Industrial under the section " Any other variety." On p. 

 261, Vol. XI, of this journal, some of the points of excellence of this pear 

 were mentioned. To-day, September 20th, we are again in receipt of two 

 samples just in eating condition. In general appearance, it somewhat re- 

 sembles the Bartlett, but it is far larger, more regular in form, and the skin 

 yellow with numerous dots. Would our readers like it placed on the list 

 for distribution ? 



A Seedling Apple from Malcolm Cameron, Bass Lake, Oro., said to 

 ripen about the end of September, is very good quality. It is below 

 medium size, skin a rich red, and altogether quite an attractive dessert 

 apple for its season. Its chief fault is that in about ten days after ripening 

 it goes to "mush," losing flavor and consistency. 



Sutherland's Seedling Gooseberry.— Mr. Sutherland writes, referring 

 to Mr. Bealls' criticism on p. 273, that the sample was too green to judge of 

 quality, and that when fully ripe the quality compares favorably with that 

 of any variety he has seen. 



