The Morgan Pear originated in New Hanover County, N. C, on the farm of a Mr. Morgan, since dead, and was introduced into notice by the Hon. W. B. Mears, a lawyer of distinction in that State. The specimens from which the drawing is made, were received from Dr. H. A. Bizzell, an enthusiastic amateur pomologist of Sampson Co., and to whom we are indebted for its history as well as for other like favors.

MORGAN PEAR.

The specimens vary in size from eight inches to twelve and three-quarters in circumference; we had two of the latter size. In form it is oblate, varying to obtuse pyriform; stem slender, and about one inch in length; basin abrupt and deep; calyx small, and destitute of segments; color greenish yellow, specked with grey russet specks, intermingled with a little tracery of the same; size large, to very large; flavor sweet, juicy, slightly vinous; flesh white, and a little gritty. Ripens during the month of October. Quality very good, nearly best; better than either Louise Bonne de Jersey or Duchess D'Angouleme. Will not grow on the quince.

The tree is a fine grower; young wood olive green, with white specks; leaves lanceolate and slightly serrated. J. Van Bureh.

Clarkesville, Ga.

[We are much indebted to Mr. Van Buren for this and other drawings, etc, and trust that he will continue his favors].