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St. Germain Gris ; St. Germain d’Hirer; St. Germain 
Jaune; St. Germain Vert ).—Fruit large, oblong-obovate, 
rather irregular iu its outline. Skin pale greenish-yellow, 
thickly covered with small brownish-grey dots and some¬ 
times tracings of russet. Eye open, set in a narrow, un¬ 
even depression. Stalk an inch long, curved, and in¬ 
serted without depression. Flesh white, very juicy, 
buttery and melting, with a sprightly refreshing sugary 
and perfumed flavour. 
A fine old dessert pear, in use from November till 
January. The tree requires to be grown against a wall. 
St. Germain d’Ete. See Summer St. Germain. 
St. Germain Gris. See St. Germain. 
St. Germain d’Hiver, See St. Germain. 
St. Germain Jaune. See St. Germain. 
St. Germain de Martin. See Summer St. Germain. 
St. Germain Yert. See St. Germain. 
St. Ghislain.— Fruit medium size, obtuse-pyriform or 
turbinate. Skin smooth, clear yellow, with a greenish 
tinge, and with a blush of red next the sun. Eye open, 
slightly depressed. Stalk an inch to an inch and a half 
long, inserted without depression. Flesh white, very 
juicy, buttery and melting, rich, sugary, and vinous. 
An excellent pear. Ripe in September. 
St. Jeau. See Amire Joannet. 
St. Lambert. See Jargonelle. 
St. Lezin. — Fruit very large, pyriform. Skin of a dull 
greenish-yellow colour, covered with flakes of russet. Eye 
open, set in a deep furrowed basin. Stalk two inches 
long, not depressed. Flesh firm, crisp, juicy, and sweet. 
A stewing pear, in use during September and October. 
St. Marc. See Urbaniste. 
St. Martial. See Angelique de Bordeaux. 
St. Martin. See Winter Bon Chretien. 
St. Michel. See White Doyenne. 
St. Michel Archange. — Fruit above medium size, 
obovate. Skin smooth and shining, of a golden-yellow 
colour, speckled with crimson on the shaded side, and 
with a bright crimson cheek on the side next the sun. 
Eye small and closed, set in a narrow depression. Stalk 
half an inch to an inch long, not depressed. Flesh yel¬ 
lowish-white, tender, melting and juicy, with a sugary 
juice, and a very agreeable perfume. 
A very excellent and beautiful pear, covered with 
crimson dots like Forelle. Ripe in the end of September. 
St. Michel Dore. See Bed Doyenne. 
St. Michel Gris. See Bed Doyenni. 
St. Nicholas. See Duchesse d’Orleans. 
St. Samson. See Jargonelle. 
Scotch Bergamot. See Hampden s Bergamot. 
Scot’s Cornuck. See Charnoclc. 
(To be continued.) 
DINNER TO MR. GEORGE EYLES. 
On Wednesday last a number of gentlemen connected with : 
the Crystal Palace Flower Shows, and other friends of Mr. 
George Eyles, entertained that gentleman at dinner at the Albion 
Tavern, Aklersgate Street, to congratulate him on his appoint¬ 
ment to the superintendence of the new garden of the Horticul¬ 
tural Society at Kensington Gore. About forty gentlemen sat 
down to dinner, and the chair was occupied by Mr. John 
Spencer, Bowood. 
On the cloth being removed, the Chairman proposed the usual 
loyal toasts. “ Her Majesty the Queen,” “ His Royal Highness 
the Prince Consort, and the other members of the Royal Family.” 
In proposing the latter toast he said, that His Royal Highness 
had on all occasions shown himself to be an active promoter of 
the Arts and Sciences, and among these the science of horticulture 
had received a large measure of bis support and patronage. The 
Horticultural Society had done well in electing His Royal High¬ 
ness as President; and from the efficient way in which he had 
always done his duty in tho various positions he had occupied, 
there could be no doubt but that the Society would greatly benefit 
by having made such a choice. It was to him that the establish - 
ment of the new Gardens at Kensington Gore was mainly 
attributable, and he (the Chairman), believed that this step would 
greatly contribute to the advantage of the Society. 
The Chairman in proposing the toast of the evening, "Our 
guest—Mr. Eyles,” said, “ Ever since the opening of the Crystal 
Palace, at Sydenham, Mr. Eyles had been initiated as the superin¬ 
tendent of the interior of that establishment, and to him was 
entrusted the arrangement and management of the plants and 
flower-borders. Of the admirable way in which that department 
had been carried out, not only those present but all who had 
seen them could bear testimony; and when it was determined 
by the Crystal Palace Company to establish a series of Flower 
Shows, this arduous duty was also entrusted to Mr. Eyles. To 
hhn the merit is due of having been mainly instrumental in 
making these exhibitions successful. No one knows but those 
who have been mixed up in such exhibitions the great anxiety 
and management that are required; for it is only by business 
habits, kindness of manner, and courtesy to all, that success can 
be commanded. These qualifications our friend is amply pos¬ 
sessed of; and it was by bringing these to bear upon the Crystal 
Palace Exhibitions that they became so successful. The company 
now assembled, embracing as it does some of the leading nursery¬ 
men, seedsmen, and gardeners in town and country, are evidence 
enough of the way in which Mr. Eyles has made himself agree¬ 
able to exhibitors—their object being to testify, in the most public 
manner possible, their approbation of the way in which he has 
conducted the duties formerly entrusted to him ; and to con¬ 
gratulate him on his promotion as superintendent of the Gardens 
of the Horticultural Society. The post which Mr. Eyles has 
undertaken to fill is one of no ordinary importance. We are 
told that this garden is to be one of the most magnificent that 
has hit herto been formed—that it is to be the greatest work for 
the promotion of horticulture that has ever been undertaken ; 
and we have no doubt Mr. Eyles will be thoroughly able for the 
great work that is before him. Practical horticulture is not yet 
dormant in this country; and if the Horticultural Society do 
not do its duty and carry out the practical operations of horti¬ 
culture, other societies will arise and do the work. Mr. Eyles 
will have the support of all friends of horticulture; and there is 
no doubt he will carry out the wishes of the Horticultural 
Society, and the horticultural community.” Turning to Mr. Eyles 
the Chairman said, “ Our best wish then, is, that health and 
happiness may attend you ” 
Mr. Eyles. —“ If I were to attempt to express what I feel, I 
am sure words would entirely fail on the present occasion. The 
greatest reeorapence I have for the labour and difficulties I had 
to contend with in conducting the Crystal Palace Exhibitions, is 
to feel that the exhibitors and the friends present are satisfied 
with what I have done. I thank those present for the kindness 
they have exhibited towards me. I am fully impressed -with the 
importance of the new position I am about to occupy ; it is one 
which will require great exertion, and will be surrounded with 
many difficulties, and I feel that I shall still require your kind¬ 
ness extended towards me. I am always willing to receive advice 
from anybody, and any suggestion a friend has to make will be 
acceptable. I hope by the assistance that will be afforded me, 
and the support I shall receive, to make one of the best horti¬ 
cultural effects that has yet been produced. I thank you most 
cordially for the great kindness that has been shown me. Many 
have failed to obtain the best feelings of their fellow men; but I 
am proud to think that I have tried and been successful.” 
Mr. Yeitch proposed “ Success to Horticulture.” This is a 
subject in which all are interested, from the peer to the peasant; 
and he was happy, as a member of the Council of the Horticultural 
Society, to say that the Council had shown their interest in hor¬ 
ticulture by appointing Mr. Eyles to his new sphere of labour. 
The great objects of the Society should be to encourage and 
develope practical horticulture, to give encouragement to young 
gardeners, and to take the lead as the greatest and most in¬ 
fluential horticultural body. Gardening gives pleasure to the 
higher classes, and they were the people from their wealth and 
position to encourage it. He was happy to say the Society had 
the support of theso classes ; and he saw no reason why, w ith the 
support of practical horticulturists, it should not now go on and 
prosper. 
Mr. Edmonds proposed “ The health of tho Chairman,” whom 
he characterised as an example to all young gardeners. 
Mr. Spencer returned thanks. 
The Chairman proposed “ Prosperity to the Gardener’s 
