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Bdurr6 Mortillet. — Often of immense size ; juicy and re- 
freshing. A very distinct Pear, and a good bearer. Late 
October. 
Conference. — One of the Sawbridgeworth seedlings. An 
elegantly shaped fruit of fine flavour ; the flesh buttery, and of a 
peculiar salmon colour. A great bearer and good grower. 
October. r.C.C. 
Directeur Alphand. — A late stewing Pear. 
Directe2ir Hardy. — This has not yet fruited with us, but it is 
placed in the first rank on the Continent. It is a good grower. 
October and November. 
FondanU de Thirriot. — Of moderate size, but handsome and 
very good. A good grower. December. 
Gilogil. — A stewing Pear for October and November. 
Le Lectier. — A large Pear of uneven shape, but of fine quality, 
It is a good grower, and keeps till January. F.C.C. 
j\Iarguerite Mar rillat.— An immense fruit with fine colour, 
and when in first-rate condition as good as Cornice. It is a 
splendid grower and bearer. September and October. 
Striped Doyenne du Cornice. — This has yet to be proved, but 
it is said to succeed better than its parent, which in some soils is 
tender. 
Of older introductions, Eivers' Magnate and Frinccss both 
maintain their characters. 
Before leaving the subject of Pears we would, in passing, 
remark on the very undeserved neglect which late Pears meet 
with at the hands of so many growers. Beurrd de Jonglie, F.C.C, 
Doyenn& d'Alencon, Marie Benoist, and Duchess de Bordeaux, 
F.C.C, are with us very fine and reliable varieties. They are by 
no means new, but they are very little known, although in the 
South and West they succeed admirably as pyramids in the open, 
and in colder districts would, I doubt not, do well on walls. 
Quinces. 
Several new varieties have been sent us from America, whore 
the Quince finds greater favour than it does in this country, but 
as yet wo must suspend oiu' judgment until they have been 
proved. 
Raspberries. 
KeirjJily Queen, — Although it has received a First Class 
