THE PEAR, 511 
Huntington Pear. 
Hoyrtineron. 
Origin New Rochelle, and brought to our notics by T. R. 
Carpenter. It was found in the woods a few years since by Mr, 
Huntington, and now stands in his grounds. Tree vigorous, 
forming ‘a pyramid, an early and profuse béarer. © 
Fruit nearly medium in Size, roundish, obconic, truncate, some- 
times oblate. Skin rough-yellow, often shaded with crimson, 
thickly covered with grey and crimson dots, and russet patches. 
Stalk medium or long, nearly straight, cavity broad and uneven. 
Calyx open, segments stiff, basin broad and open. Flesh white, 
very juicy, melting, buttery, with a very sweet, vinous flavour, 
delicately perfumed. A very delightful pear, of the highest 
promise. Ripe middle of September, and continues in use three 
or four weeks, : ; 
Inconnve Vay Mons. Thomp. 
Tree vigorous, upright, very productive: Fruit medium 
sonic, obscurely-pyriform. Skin rough, green, becoming yel- 
