Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-25

teresng to those engaged in the various branches Of
horticultural pursuits. 1t opens with the first num-
her Of series of articles, to be contributed by DIR.
r. w. Harris, well known as the greatest entomolo-
st of the age, on Insects injurious TO Vegetation
The present article is upon the Currant-borer, an IN
sect which has nearly destroyed the currant bush IN
some places, but whose ravages may easily be pre-
vented bv following DR.. Harris's directions.
A prominent article is devoted to the description
and engraving of six varieties opears, of Ameri-
can origin. These are as follows:
SHELDoN.---The Editor claims for this pear, arank
among the very best in cultivation. 1t originated in
the town Of Hum, formerly Velocity Wayne
county, New York, on the farm of Major Sheldon,
from seed raised in Duchess county. 1t is large,
roundish, the flesh melting, and very juicy; favor
exceedingly rich, sprightly, and sugary, with a
delicious aroma. Several who have tried it, pro-
nounce it superior to the St. Michael or Virgalieu,
and amateurs and nursery men Of experience pro-
nounce it the best pear they ever tasted. We are
so much accustomed to exaggeration of the quality
of local fruits that should pay but little regard
to these high concentrations, but for the assurance
of the editor of the Magazine, who is good Judge,
that trial of the pears confirms the opinion of these
gentlemen 1t rpens in October. Being a native
fruit, it will undoubtedly prove decided acquisition
CoLLINs.-This pear originated in WATERFOWL,
Mass, on the farm Of gentleman, whose name it
bears. 1t is supposed TO be Seeding of the White
Doyenne or St Michael, which it resembles in FORM
colour and the texture Of IFS flesh, but is more vnous
and not so rich and sugary that variety. 1t is
most abundant and constant bearer, and the editor
considers it valuable acquisition to the list of new
pears.
LoDGE.-This is a rather large pear, which orig
mated some time since, in the vicinity of Philade-
phia. Specimens tried by the editor of the Maya
zine, said to be really excellent, being much like
prime Brown Beurre. Nevertheless, it was placed
on the rejected list, by a committee of the Pomo.
logical Congress of 1919, but was stricken off,
through the influence of DR.. Brinckle, of Phlladel-
phla, who alone defended its character We are in
clined to Think from all we can gather respecting it
that 1t is one of those kinds, which, under peculiarly
favorable circumstances Of soil and situation, are
sometimes excellent; but under ordinary crcum-
stances, are so ordinary character as hardly to be
worthy of cultivation We infer this, not only from
the unfavorable impression which existed towards ii
at the Convention, but because it has been known
and described SO long, that, had it been really {
meritorious variety, it would have worked itself int
PRATT.--1his native of Rhode Island, has
through the efforts of two or three individuals obtain
ed some notoriety, within few years past. TIL
editor tried specimens of it in 184s, and thought
an excellent pear, though not equal to some of gu
best varieties, and worthy of general cultivation
The specimens we have seen, did not impress U
particularly favoraby towards it. Still, we are NJ
prepared to condemn it. Itripens in September
OsBAND's SUMMER.---This is rather an awk
ward and clumsy name, which ii is attempted to sub
stitute for the agreeable and Characteristic name {
Summer VirgGlieu, by which very good little ma
tive summer pear was already we'll known, in tn
market of Rochester, and in the country in that vi
entity. This attempt originated with w. R. Smith
of Macedon in an article in the Horticultu1 ist TIL
reason given for the change, if our memory serve
us, was, that there is European variety, names
DoyeRne d. Etc! The force of this reason NAV b
palpable to the writer, but it is entirely ncompre
hensible to US. We look upon this attempt witt
the same regret that did upon that of substitutn.
the jaw-cracking name of Onondaga'' for that o
"S1can'S OrGnge,' by which a splendid fruit was
known, in the same vicinity, and whose origna
name had been confirmed by vote of the Genesee
Horticultural Society.
This pear, Summer VfgaIieu,) is pronounced by
the Magazine, ''a very handsome pear of good quail
ity, though not equal TO Dearborns Seeding, Ros-
ezer, and others of its season; but its great beauty
productiveness, &C., will entitIe to place in large
collections, or as suitable variety for the market
We think it will be found to be from a week to ten
days earlier than the other kinds named, which is
decided recommendation, and we can pronounce it,
from our own knowledge, very good summer pear.
WEsTcoTT.---T This is another Rhode Island seed
ling, which originated in Cranston, and is said to be
similar in quality TO the Pratt and knights Seeding,
which originated in the same vicinity but is hand
somer than either Of those varieties having bright
yellow skin. The editor says it is decided acqui-
ston. The size ismedium; flesh melting and juicy
flavor sugary, rich, perfumed, and excellent Ripe
in September.
These original notices Of fruits, prepared by the
editor, one ofhe most experienced judges of fruit in
the country, from his personal observation, are
decided characteristic of the magazine, and add
greatly to its value In this respect, it goes far
ahead Of any other publication in the country