Dr. J. M. Ward, of Newark, N. J., sends us a Duchease d'Angonlemo Pear, grown by himself, the size and weight of which are positively fabulous to those who have not seen it. When taken from the tree, the weight was 35 1/2 ounces; its dimensions 17) inches, in its longitudinal circumference, and 15 1/4. in its cylindrical. The weight is attested by the Editor of the Newark Daily Advertiser, and by Mr. Reid, of Eliaabethtown, in the presence of Mr, Redman, of the Southern Cultivator. When we received it, the weight was diminished by the removal of a decay which had been replaced by cotton; this reduced the weight to two pounds, lit is the largest pear, probably, on record, and comes in very well Just now, to ease off a little the remarks made at the Pomologies! Convention about Dr. Ward's management of his trees!! We have had it modelled. It is remarkable that the largest pear of last season also came from Newark.

ROCHESTER, Oct. 1, 1866.

EDITOR HORTICULTURIST:The American Pomologies! Society held its session on the 26th of September, continuing three days, which proved one of its most useful and interesting ones.

The most celebrated pomologists of the country were present, and the utmost harmony prevailed.

The "Genesee Valley Horticultural Society" held its fail exhibition at the same time, and members of the Convention were amongst the contributors, and a finer collection of fruits fens never been shown out of Boston. Corinthian Hall was well prepared tor the show, and great credit is due to Mr. Reynolds, its proprietor as well as President of the Society, for the arrangement of tables, etc. etc., and universal satisfaction was expressed at the show of fruit and flowers.

Mr. Longworth, with his usual liberality, sent a case of his native wines, which were pro-nonnoed as best, and members drank to his health as a public benefactor in bringing the grape to such perfection, in this country, in its use for the manufacture of wine.

Temperance will be promoted by its use instead of the alcoholic beverage so freely- used in this country. Respectfully, J. H. Waits.