The Horticulturist and journal of rural art and rural taste . e to very large, sometimes very fine and sometimesastringent and scarcely eatable, Bei/rre (TAnjou.—My trees, on quince roots, have proved but moderate growers and veryshy bearers, but the fruit is almost perfect in every constituent of a first-rate pear. Stevefis^ Genessee.—Shy bearers; fruit large, handsome and excellent. There are several other varieties that I have fruited myself, or seen in the orchards ofmy neighbors, but would not speak of them without further trial. Among those thatpromise well are Passe Colmar, Onondaga, Be
The Horticulturist and journal of rural art and rural taste . e to very large, sometimes very fine and sometimesastringent and scarcely eatable, Bei/rre (TAnjou.—My trees, on quince roots, have proved but moderate growers and veryshy bearers, but the fruit is almost perfect in every constituent of a first-rate pear. Stevefis^ Genessee.—Shy bearers; fruit large, handsome and excellent. There are several other varieties that I have fruited myself, or seen in the orchards ofmy neighbors, but would not speak of them without further trial. Among those thatpromise well are Passe Colmar, Onondaga, Beurre Easter and Lawrence. My experieijce leads me to the conclusion that a profitable pear orchard must containonly a very few well chosen sorts. I could not name more than six that I should be will-ing to plant largely. My belief is, indeed, that one of the main causes of the failure inpear culture has been the rage for large collections of varieties. These are for the amateur,the commercial orchardist does not want them. Villa Ridge, III. A. M. v^^^^S Duchesse De Bordeanx Pear. THE above is an illustration of the new pear, introduced by Dr. J, S. Houghton, ofPhiladelphia, and favorably mentioned at the meeting of the American PomologicalSociety, last September, and also on other occasions. Since pomologists are now endeavoring to induce growers to pay more attention to ourWinter Fcan--, this variety will deserve special interest. By those who have tasted it it ispronounced of first rate quality, large size, in form like the Beurre Diel and Doyenn6Boussock, keeps sound and good until February, March and April; ripens up and colorsfinely, overflowing with rich sweet juice, delicious and refreshing. It would be well for ourlarge pear cultivators and amateurs to test it carefully. «»#is^Sts L^=d^-^^ Selle de Choisy Cherty. Ill
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