Specimens of this new variety were received from Mr. Robert Cornelius, who procured them from a crafted tree on the premises of Mr.Eli Merkins, a mile and a quarter from Frankford, Philadelphia. The seedling from which the grafts were obtained, Mr. Merkins found, four years ago, growing on the bank of Frankford Creek, near the bridge, and having on it three or four pears. The following year, he again saw it in fruit, and found the specimens of so good a-quality, that he determined to remove the tree to his own premises. This he accomplished at the proper season, taking the precaution, at the same time, to insert several grafts from it into a large, white Doyenne* that stood on his grounds. The original tree perished, but, fortunately, the grafts succeeded, and from them were produced the specimens examined by the Committee.

Frankford, Oct 29.

Frankford, Not. 14.

Size, medium, 2¼ inches long by 2 and 5-16ths broad. Farm, roundish, sometimes inclining to pyriform, not unfrequently obovate. Skin, yellow, containing many russet dots, especially towards the crown, and having, occasionally, a faint blush on the part exposed to the sun. Stem, usually about thirteen-sixteenths of an inch long by one-sixth thick, sometimes short, thick, and fleshy, at its termination; inserted in a small cavity. Calyx, medium, open; set in a shallow, moderately wide basin. Core, medium. Seed, generally abortive; when perfect it is ovate, dark brown, an angle at the obtuse end, plump, three-eighths of an inch long, one-fifth wide; one-seventh thick. Flesh, fine texture, and buttery. Flavor, exceedingly rich, with a delicious aroma. Quality, " best." Maturity, November.

This new native Pear is a decided acquisition, and, as soon as its value becomes known to the pomological community, it will be extensively cultivated. One specimen was examined on the 29th of October, and was pronounced "very good." But, on the 14th of November, when it attained its full maturity, there was no hesitation in placing it among the " best." Its original locality, in Frankford, was in the immediate vicinity of the place of origin of the " Philadelphia" Pear..