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DESIDERATA. 

 The different names by which each kind of fruit is known, 

 either about London, or in other parts of England, as far as 

 they can be ascertained. 



Tree. — Description of it ; if of vigorous growth, or a good 

 bearer in general. 



Bud. — Colour, size, shape, and external appearance of it. 



Blossom. — Size, colour ; if early or late. 



Leaf. — Colour, size, shape ; if much or little serrated. 



Fruit. — Shape, colour, size, taste ; its various excellencies 

 and defects ; its general time of ripening about London ; 

 its qualities and appearances. 



Stone. — Size, colour, shape ; if adhering to the flesh. 



Aspect, Soil, Disorders, Defects^The aspect and soil that 

 suit it best ; if recommendable by forcing ; if pecu- 

 liarly subject to any disorders or defects. 



Propagation. — The best mode of propagating it. 



