. Agriculture of New York: comprising an account of the classification, composition and distribution of the soils and rocks, and the natural waters of the different geological formations; together with a condensed view of the climate and the agricultural productions of the state. Agriculture; Natural history. 124 DESCRIPTIONS 36. BLEEKER'S MEADOW.* Pi-axe 11, d. I'ig The size is small, regular, ami rallier IuukIsouk-, roundish, bin wid^r than high; indentation sluillow, containing a strong, erect stem, about one inch long. Calyx is inserted in a shallow basin; sides entirely rounded and co
. Agriculture of New York: comprising an account of the classification, composition and distribution of the soils and rocks, and the natural waters of the different geological formations; together with a condensed view of the climate and the agricultural productions of the state. Agriculture; Natural history. 124 DESCRIPTIONS 36. BLEEKER'S MEADOW.* Pi-axe 11, d. I'ig The size is small, regular, ami rallier IuukIsouk-, roundish, bin wid^r than high; indentation sluillow, containing a strong, erect stem, about one inch long. Calyx is inserted in a shallow basin; sides entirely rounded and convex. Flesh vvliite, firm, quite musky, and rather inferior, as it has exhibited itself in this market. October and November. 37. BUFFAM. (Manning.) The Buffam is slightly pyriform, elongated, the height and breadth being nearly equal ; base rather narrow, with a small indentation. Stem stout, erect at base, slightly curved in the middle. Sides of the pear dissimilar in their curvalion. Color yellow and fair, sunny side ornamented with a fine red blush. Calyx with prominent segments ; depres- sion rather wide. Flesh white, and quality higher than middling. September. Native of Rhode Island. 38. BEURRe' DIEL. Plate 5. The Beurre Diel is rather large, having a pyriform shape, though the neck is not we" developed. Length and breadth equal or subequal. Color passing through shades of lemon and orange yellow, variegated with dots and russet patches. Stem stout, nearly erect, and set in a shallow indentation. Calyx large, being plaited. Flesh yellowish white, sugary, qualities highly recommendatory, when well ripened. In eating from September to December. 39. GOLDEN BEURRE OF BILBO A. This pear is rather large, wiih a shape not much unlike the Beurre Diel; it is low pyri- form, its height being nearly equal, with an obscure neck. Stem long, slender, slightly curved, and set in a small indentation. Color golden yellow, fair and smooth, or only slightly russcted. Calyx small; depr
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