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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ July, 
third variety, flavwn , which is not represented, has clear yellow flowers marked 
with the characteristic spotting. 
The Lily appears to be common on the eastern side of North Ameiica, in 
Canada, and the United States, extending southwards to Georgia. The allied 
plants of the western side of the Continent are distinct; and of some of these we 
shall shortly publish illustrations.—T. Moore. 
LATE PEAKS. 
AIaT is a matter of such importance to most gardeners to be able to place a dish 
JoU of good Pears on the table in the spring months, that one hails with delight 
? any addition to our stock of really good sorts. I thank your correspondents, 
Mr. Tillery and Mr. Saul, for the lists contributed at pp. 36 and 79. I 
find, however, considerable difference as to the period of ripening in my locality, 
compared with that from which Mr. Tillery writes. For instance, at Studley 
Royal, Hacon’s Incomparable is usually in use in November and December, and 
very fine. Doyenne d’Alenqon has never given me a presentable pear. Josephine 
de Malines I planted largely some years ago, and have had plenty of fine-looking 
fruit, but they have been utterly worthless to eat. Ne Plus Meuris is, on the 
other hand, a really good, melting, and valuable Pear, but I have never been 
able to keep it after the end of January. Bergamotte Esperen has supplied me 
with pretty good pears during February and March ; and now (April 20) Beurre 
de Bance is the only one I have really fit to eat, and this will keep on the supply 
till May, after which time the influx of Strawberries, Grapes, Peaches, &c., renders 
a supply of Pears less important. 
We have a good many reputedly good kinds, that bear well and keep well in 
the fruit-room till June, but with us they have never been of any use, except for 
stewing. Amongst this number is Bezi Mai, mentioned by Mr. Saul; it is a fine- 
looking Pear, and bears remarkably well, but it has never proved melting with me, 
yet I consider it a valuable pear for stewing at this season of the year. I believe 
we shall most of us have to gain our experience on the spot, as to the Pears really 
suited to our locality ; for I find Pears that were valuable in the South of England 
were worthless at Studley, and I am every year cutting down and regrafting with 
such sorts as prove most useful. Although the process is somewhat slow, it is 
becoming sure, by furnishing a constant supply.— John Clark, Studley Boyal , 
Yorkshire. 
PENTSTEMONS. 
'HE best varieties of Pentstemons are plants of the greatest value for the 
flower garden, especially for mixed borders. They commence flowering 
early, and continue until destroyed by the frost. Many of the varieties 
are exceedingly showy and ornamental, and are invaluable for furnishing 
an abundance of flowers for decorative purposes. They are grown in most gardens 
of any note, but not so largely as they deserve to be. They grow well in a good 
