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THE FLORIST. 
close resemblance to the Norfolk Beaufin; its flesh is yellowish, firm, 
crisp, and very juicy, with that fine, brisk, and graceful acidity that 
characterises the last-named Apple. It was at first thought to be 
identical with that variety, but on comparison with it the flavour was 
thought to be more acid. As regards the origin of this Apple, Dr. 
Davies said: “I believe the parent to be the Beaufin, although not a 
common Apple here (Pershore). The kernel was planted nearly forty 
years since. The tree is a strong grower ; branches horizontally; a 
good bearer; late bloomer. Our Apples here are fully out, excepting 
some sorts. There are only three or four blossoms expanded on the 
tree this day (May 9) ; the tree is as thick as my arm, and not one 
speck or canker on it.” The Rev. George Jeans, Alford Vicarage, 
Lincolnshire, sent a Seedling Apple raised from the Hollow-crowned 
Pippin. It was about the middle size, of a round shape, and green 
colour, with some markings of russet. The flesh is firm, crisp, and 
very juicy, with a fine, sprightly, sorrel-like acid. This and the pre¬ 
ceding were considered the best two varieties exhibited; both were 
equal in merit, but Taliesin being considerably larger in size than this, 
it was considered the best adapted for cultivation. It remains, however, 
to be decided how the prize will be awarded. Mr. J. Miller, Litchford 
Hall, Blackley, near Manchester, sent four seedlings, the flavour of 
all of which was destroyed, from being packed in sawdust. The Rev. 
J. Bramfall, of St. John’s Vicarage, King’s Lynn, sent a dish of a very 
excellent dessert Apple, called Clissold’s Seedling, or Longmore Non¬ 
pareil. It was raised some 25 years ago by Mr. Clissold, a nurseryman 
at Strood. Though so late in the season, those exhibited were in excel¬ 
lent condition, and their flavour remarkably fine. The tree is said to 
be hardy, and a good bearer. This is a variety which ought to be better 
known, and one which is worthy of an extensive cultivation as a late 
dessert fruit. Its flavour quite reminds one of a very fine Sturmer 
Pippin. Being a dessert variety it could not compete for the premium 
offered for the Seedling Kitchen Apple. An Apple was sent by Mr. W. 
Shann, gardener to Lady Russell, Swallowfield Park, Berks, which had 
been gathered in October, 1856—a year and seven months ago; it 
proved to be the French Crab, or Winter Greening, as it is sometimes 
called. Mr. Rivers, of Sawbridgeworth, had specimens of some late 
Pears. Leon Leclerc de Laval, grown against a west wall, was half 
melting, juicy, with an agreeable aroma. Beurre Bretonneau was not 
so good; neither of them was desirable. 
FLOWERS OF THE CRIMEA. 
The climate of the Crimea is, as I suppose you are aware, extremely 
hot in summer, and piercingly cold in winter—the thermometer 
frequently sinking to 11°, and I believe sometimes even lower. Now 
this would be thought extremely trying to even some of our native 
delicate plants, and yet the Vine grows here in great luxuriance and 
perfection, with no protection whatever from tbe winter’s cold; and 
