There is probably no species of tree that produces greater variety in form of growth than the pear. It would be difficult to imagine any form in a deciduous tree that is. not duplicated in some of the great variety of this fruit. Those of a spreading growth frequently assume that dependent habit so much admired in the Elm, Linden and Silver Maple; of such are the Summer Bonchretien, Beurr& de Capiaumont, Beurre Diel, Beurre de Ranz, and Passe Colmar. The round, compact form of the Seckel is readily distinguished. The symmetrical growth of Vicar of Winkfield, Tyson, Buffum, and many others, is not excelled among deciduous trees, as may be seen from the accompanying engraving of the last named, which is a faithful representation of a tree growing in the grounds of Messrs. Ellwanger and Barry, Rochester. I can vouch for its accuracy, having accompanied the artist, Mr. Hochstein, while he was taking it. This tree possesses much of that refined massiveness of habit, and graceful delicacy of stem, the perfection of which belongs exclusively to the Sugar Maple.

There is as much beauty and variety in the foliage of pear-trees as there is in their habit of growth; the broad deep green leaves of the Vicar of Winkfield, Napoleon, Chamoisine, the Jamiuette, and particularly the beautiful glossy foliage of Baronne de Mello, are always admired.

The fall coloring may also be noticed; among the most decidedly effective are the White Doyenne, Doyenne Boussouck, and the Buffum. The Glout Morceau, one of the most beautiful of pear-trees, retains its leaves fresh and green after all others fade; indeed, this plant grows so freely, and at the same time so stocky, that I would suggest its use as a hedge plant, for dividing lines in the fruit garden; few plants are better adapted to this purpose.

[The suggestion of Mr. Saunders, that the Glout Morceau should be used as a hedge plant, is a somewhat novel one, and we should be glad to see it put in practice. With proper attention to pruning and thinning out, a hedge of this kind might be made both useful and ornamental; the fruit, we think, would ripen fairly, and fully repay any extra labor that might be bestowed upon it - Ed].

BUFFUM PEAR-TREE.