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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
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which, now advances at the rate of from 20in. to 24in. yearly. Among all the coni¬ 
ferous introductions that have emanated from the Chelsea nursery, none that I am 
aware of has taken so high a position as this ; and the price is now so moderate 
as to be within reach of every one who cares to cultivate plants of this class.— 
Alexander Cramb, Tortworth Court. 
NOTES ON PEAES AT CHISWICK.—II. 
N a previous communication, printed at p. 243 of last year’s Florist, will be 
found some brief notes on certain of the better kinds of pears in the very 
? extensive collection grown at Chiswick. These are here supplemented by 
similar notes on a further series of varieties, the qualities of which are such 
as to recommend them to the notice of fruit-growers :— 
16.. Seokle.— Fruit very small, but of exquisite quality, strongly musky, 
with a honey-like sweetness. In season in October; very productive, and worthy 
of cultivation for its high qualities. 
17. Marie Louise. —A sterling standard variety of the finest quality. In 
season, if gathered in succession, during October and November ; splendidly 
adapted for the wall, but even more highly flavoured from an open standard or 
pyramid. It will not grow on the Quince unless double worked. 
18. Marie Louise d’Uccle. —A first-class rather new Pear, of large size and 
excellent quality. In season in October. Open pyramid. 
19. Madame Treyve. —A first-class new Pear. Very juicy and rich, as well 
as beautiful. In season in October. Pyramid. 
20. Eyewood. —A very useful, hardy, prolific variety of the Bergamot 
character, which succeeds well as an open standard. Fruits generally rather 
small, but sometimes very large. Season end of October. 
21. Napoleon. —A wonderfully juicy and distinct Pear, of a pale green 
colour, generally rather watery, but sometimes rich and sweet. Free bearing. 
Season October. 
22. Marechal a la Cour. —A first-class variety. Fruits large and of fine 
quality. It is a great bearer as a pyramid on the Quince. Season October and 
November. 
23. Pitmaston Duchesse d’Angouleme. —A superb new variety, coming 
into use in October. Fruits large, very beautiful, and of good quality. 
24. Forelle. —An extremely beautiful pear, flushed and spotted with brilliant 
crimson. In season during November. Quality in general only second-rate, 
having somewhat of an earthy taste, but a great bearer. 
25. Beurre Diel. —A large and most useful variety. In use during November. 
Fruits somewhat gritty and astringent at times. It succeeds well on a wall, or 
as an open standard, and is a great bearer. 
26. Duchesse d’Angouleme.—A large and good Pear. In use at the end of 
October and in November. Best suited for the wall; a great bearer. 
