Early in September, of the present year, I met with this Pear for the first time. Regarding it as a variety of the greatest excellence, I took a specimen to the recent meeting of the American Pomological Society, at Boston. This specimen was below the average size, but was the only one in my possession at that time. It was examined by the Society's Committee on Native Fruits, and received a most favorable report.

The Philadelphia originated at Frankford, in 1832; and, when only a foot high, was removed to the premises of Mr. Francis H. Latch, at Roxborough. Both of these villages are now within the limits of the consolidated city of Philadelphia. Mr. Latch informs me that the tree commenced fruiting at the age of eight years, and has borne regularly and abundantly ever since.

Several years ago, the existence of this variety was made known to me, under the name of Orange Bergamot, and specimens were promised more than once, but were never received until the present season. Its size, taken in connection with its other fine qualities, will render it one of our greatest pomological acquisitions; and, at no distant day, it will occupy a high position among the most valuable varieties of this excellent fruit. Its present name was given to it by the Native Fruit Committee of the Am. Pomological Society.

PHILADELPHIA PEAK.

Eaten September 7th, 1854.

PHILADELPHIA FEAR.

Eaten September 27th, 1S64. The last specimen of the crop.

Inches in length By three and five-sixteenths in breadth; the other was eaten Sept. 27th, weighed eleven ounces, and measured three and seven-sixteenths inches by three and a half. Some of the specimens were said to be larger than either of these. With skillful cultivation, therefore, the Philadelphia will probably equal, if not exceed in size, as it surpasses in flavor, the largest grown specimens of the Duchesse d'Angouleme.

Size - very large. Form - roundish, sometimes broad ovate. Color - green, becoming yellow when fully ripe, with occasionally a brown cheek. Stem - one to one and a quarter inches long by three-sixteenths thick, sometimes fleshy at its insertion. Cavity - moderately wide, superficial. Calyx - open, medium size, set in a rather wide, shallow basin. Core - medium. Seed - brown, plump, long, acuminate, with an angle at the obtuse end. Flesh - not of the finest texture, but moderately fine, yellowish-white, buttery. Flavor - saccharine, perfumed, delicious.