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COLLECTIONS AND RECOLLECTIONS. 
Among other singularities by which he was distinguished 
From the rest of mankind, 
It is worthy of being recorded, that several disorders. 
Which prove fatal to others, were to him quite innoxious. 
As he was well known to walk better for the Gravel, and 
To thrive most in a habitual consumption. 
At length, 
Being unable to wheel his Barrow, or handle his Spade, 
He was mowed down by the inexorable hand of death, 
(Who strikes alike the Prince and the Parasite) 
In the eighty-fourth year of his age. 
Universally regretted; 
For 
He was upright in his dealings, faithful to his engagements. 
And sincere in his friendship. 
Natural Curiosity. —In July, 1832, there was growing on a 
Jargonelle pear tree in the neighbourhood of Lancaster, a monstrous 
production (Fig 36.) The sketch was taken and sent to us at the 
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time by Mr. Saul. The first bloom appeared early in the spring, 
and produced a perfect fruit, from the eye of this pear another bloom 
was sent out, which produced another pear, and after this fruit had 
grown awhile, two more blossom buds issued from the eye, which ex¬ 
panded, set, produced two more pears, so that there were no less than 
three pears receiving support through the lowest fruit. 
