On Pear Trees and Pomological Publications. 107 



will eventually prove cheaper to a regular grower than any 

 other. 



I have provided an upright stake or standard of oak, 3 in. 

 by 1^ in., about 7^ ft. long. Holes are bored through this 

 with a half-inch auger, about 3 in. distant. Having procured 

 some good branching pea-sticks, from 3 ft. to 5 ft. long, I 

 begin on one side at bottom, and place them in the holes, in 

 such a way as to make them touch and form a complete fan. 

 I then fill the other side in the same manner. My oak standard, 

 when complete, shows sufficient pea-sticks for 8 ft. or 9 ft. 

 length of row, 6 ft. high ; as I propose driving it 18 in. into the 

 ground, that it may be so firmly fixed as not to be moved by 

 the wind. If any trouble arises in making the sticks fast in 

 the stake, it is very 

 easily remedied by 

 driving a small wedge 

 in to secure them. 

 The sticks I used are 

 elm, but hazel or any 

 other which is spread- 

 ing, with small twigs 

 or spray, will do equal- 

 ly well. 



I have sent you a 

 sketch of one of these 

 pea-sticks {fig. 45.), 

 which may perhaps be a better guide to any of your readers 

 who are inclined to try them, than my explanation alone. 

 I remain, dear Sir, yours, very truly, 



SUFFOLCIENSIS. 



Jwie 1. 1827. 



Art. XVIII. General and Critical Obser'vations on the Cul- 

 tivation of the Pear, on Publications which treat of them, 

 and on the best Means of identifying the different Sorts, 

 By W. R. Y. 



Sir, 

 It appears to me that the Horticultural Society has it within 

 its power to effect much real good, by giving to the world 

 its opinions respecting the favourite latitude, soil, and situation 

 of their various fruits ; and that it is in your power to assist 

 their plan, by eliciting opinions from your various correspond- 

 ents, particularly as to the effects of soil and climate upon 



