As long as Pears have grown in our country, how many of our population, think ye, hare yet to learn what a real delicious, melting Pear is? More than one half, we believe, are yet wholly ignorant of this fact, and will remain so as long as they are satisfied with the crabbed, bitter, puckery things that grow on the old self-planted tree in the corner of the garden; or are afraid to invest a few shillings for a choice tree, because somebody thinks that nurserymen may palm off a fictitious article. Yet it is a matter of rejoicing that public opinion is improving in the former, and more confidence is being felt in the latter case. Every fall and spring an increasing number of trees is planted, and each autumn shows the benefits of doing so. The past season, Pears have grown in perfection, and in proportion to the number of trees growing, of liberal quantity.

Applet, too, have been abundant and very fair; yet the price has in no way diminished, nor will it, probably, whatever number of trees may be set, for half a century to come. And when we see a farmer selling $300 worth of apples from a four-acre orchard, which has a few months previous given a good crop of grass, we wonder that more attention is not given to orchards.

Pears #1

There are more new Pears than can ever be brought into general cultivation* Among them some will probably prove more hardy and yet equally as good as our well-known varieties; and in such instances they will be valuable.

Beurre Clairgeau

This large and very handsome Pear was not of first rate quality last year, which was imputed to the cool, moist season; but this season it has also proved of inferior quality - its flesh tender and juicy, with a slight perfume, but flat and watery, and very inferior to that standard of perfection in autumn Pears, the Marie Louise.

Bergamotte Dussart

This, a medium-sized Pear, ripening in December and January, is a most delicious melting Pear, with a peculiar aroma. It is hardy, and ripens well as a pyramid, but does not appear to grow very freely on the Quince stock.

Prevost

This very handsome and prolific variety requires a warm soil and situation as a pyramid. It is not melting, but becomes soft late in spring, and has a highly perfumed flavor. My specimens of 1853 kept till last June, but they did not ripen so well as usual.

Prince Albert (Van Moms)

This is a variety likely to be very valuable. It is in shape like Beurre Rance, and usually keeps longer, often till April and May, which that variety rarely does. Its flesh is half-melting, juicy, and rich. The tree is very hardy, and grows well on the Quince stock, and will form a handsome, prolific pyramid It may be planted against walls with south-east, east, or west aspects, with advantage.

Surpasse Crassane (Van Mons)

This is the Crassane in quality and shape, which is enough. No finer Pear has ever yet been raised than that old favorite variety, large trees of which may often be found in the gardens of our old country mansions, bearing Pears few and far between. The habit of this seedling Crassane is very vigorous and healthy. It grows well on the Quince stock, and seems inclined to bear well as a pyramid or bush, and also well deserves a south-east or east wall.