At the last meeting of the Oshkosh Horticultural Society, Wis., this subject came up for discussion. Mr. Brainard remarked that his faith was very strong in its success; he thought that a man could raise a bushel of pears as easily as a bushel of apples, while they would bring in the market three times as much.

A member asked if there was any danger of overstocking the market, and the answer was given, "Yes, if too extensively cultivated." From which we are to infer that even if pears can be raised as cheaply as apples, still the people would not eat them as freely, a state of circumstances we are loth to believe.

Dr. Kezertee remarked with respect to the falling from the trees, that they were not half so liable to fall as apples, while the Flemish Beauty in particular, sticks very fast to the limb.

£. Chase said that even if the more extensive cultivation of pears should result in so overstocking the market, as materially to reduce the price, they would nevertheless pay well to raise for our own families.

Dr. Kezertee - We may safely reckon, I think, that pears will always be worth twice as much in the market as apples, and inasmuch as with proper care, the trees will grow equally as well, their profitableness must be apparent.

A significant fact elicited from the discussion of the Society, was this, that the Bart-lett cracked badly so far North, and was not considered a reliable variety, but on the other hand, indorsements beyond number were given in behalf of the Flemish Beauty. One member says, "It should be placed first on every list." Another says, "It is the' only variety I care about cultivating".

And Mr. I. J. Hoile finally expresses the general sentiment of all the members with this terse opinion : "While some other variety might be planted to a limited extent, and with gratifying success, in small well sheltered gardens, I do not think that it would be safe to recommend any other variety than Flemish Beauty for general or orchard cultivation." The readers of THE Horticulturist will note that the success of this variety is only for one section of the country. It would not do to plant it either in the Eastern, Middle or Southern States. We are glad to learn it is so successful in Wisconsin and other Northern latitudes.

Young Fruit-Trees

In the Spring of 1868, we transplanted a lot of trees, mostly two years old. We had eight small yearlings that did not average over a foot and a half high. All were planted with the same care, and in the same manner. They grew off the first season, and did very well - the small ones gaining perceptibly on the large ones. Last Fall they were all about the same size. Now the younger ones are decidedly the larger, and in every respect are superior trees. We have noticed the same thing repeatedly before. There is no advantage in planting even two-year old trees. You have better trees, and fruit fully as soon, by planting yearlings. - Plantation.

The Winter Nelis Pear

Twenty years ago, at the recommendation of some friends, I planted thirty standard trees of the Winter Nelis, on the assurance that it would prove on trial a profitable market variety. The tree makes a long, slender, and irregular growth of wood. We waited patiently from year to year, always hoping for better results. • It proved, however, a very shy bearer on our heavy clay soil, and at the expiration of sixteen years the thirty trees were grafted over with Bartletts and Beurre Clairgeau, which have given me better satisfaction. During that time those thirty trees did not produce fifty dollars worth of fruit, all told. Some seasons the Winter Nelis is quite astringent, but generally the quality of the fruit will be found first rate, and a good keeper. The tree should always find a place in the amateur, if not in the orchardist's list of varieties. Its season of ripening is from the middle of December until the middle of January. I have seldom been able to keep any specimens, even with extra care, as late as the first of February. - N. Y. Tribune.

The Salem Grape

The Oneida Circular says: "A superb grape, the best of these seedlings that we have tested. This is the first time we have fruited this grape, and if it does as well in the future as it has this season, it will become a popular variety with us".

The same Journal says of other varieties:

Adirondack

Ripening a part of its fruit as early as the 25th of August. It is a pretty good grape when in perfection; rather watery, and the vine a weak grower, and subject to mildew; when the leaves fall, leaving a good share of the fruit unripe on the* vine, of little value for the vineyard.

Hartford Prolific

A good early grape,bearing uniformly large crops; ripens its fruit evenly, and a little later than the above named variety.

Delaware

Ripe this year from the 1st to the 15th of September; quality first rate, though the berries cracked badly this season, causing the loss of twenty per cent, of the crop. Nearly one-half of our vineyard is made up of this variety.

Israella

A good sweet grape, ripens with the Delaware, is rather tender in leaf, and if allowed to bear more than a moderate crop, the leaves fall, and the fruit becomes worthless.

Creveling

This is a hardy grape, of good quality; vine a straggling, rampant grower; clusters loose, which renders it unsaleable in the market; ripe September 15th.

Rogers No. 4

Not equal in quality to Salem, though a very desirable black grape, and the next best perhaps of this class; ripe from the 15th to the 20th of September.

Rogers Nos. 15 and 19, are also good varieties, and have uniformly done well with us, though the latter requires attention in thinning out, as it is liable to set more fruit than it can carry, and thus fail to ripen well; a little later than No. 4. The last three numbers are most desirable on account of their keeping qualities. In a suitable store-room they doubtless may be kept quite fresh during the winter.

Concord

All right as usual, though in quality it was much better than ever before, owing to its being thoroughly ripe when out. No one, I think, would refuse a dish of Concords as grown here this season. Only once before since my acquaintance with it have I tasted the Concord grape in perfection. Having plenty of earlier varieties to cut from, the Concords were allowed to hang on the vines until late in September, when they were found to be tender and palatable. Ripe this year as they usually are when gathered, about the 15th of September.

Rebecca

A nice white grape that ripens with the Concord, and proves to be a good keeper.

Iona

A superior grape in quality, the best perhaps of our native grapes, in districts where it can be ripened. This is the only season we have succeeded in ripening it, and even now only a portion of the crop. Were it early enough for this district, and I was confined in my choice to one variety, I should give the preference to Iona; but we are compelled to give it up.

New Seedling Grape

We have received specimens of a new seedling grape raised in the grounds of Ellwan-ger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. As the bunches had suffered in transportation, we could not figure it; likewise many of the berries had soured owing to the warm weather. A few specimens enable us to speak highly of its quality, being of a rich, sweet, juicy taste; the only fault seeming to be in the seeds, which are larger than in any native variety we know. Color, amber, and berries quite as large as the Catawba. The vine has borne for six years steadily, never failing once in bad seasons to mature well.

The Rostiezer Pear

Although this tree is very straggling in growth, having long, irregular branches, yet it is a fine little pear in quality and of superior flavor. They are finally colored, also with bright rosy cheeks, helping out their delicious, inviting appearance. Among the earliest of our autumn pears, it is welcomed by all who appreciate it and take the trouble to cultivate it. It is a vigorous grower, and the fruit grows in clusters, numbering a half dozen or more. A good, moderately moist soil and careful cultivation are all that is needed in its culture. In trimming, it is much like a grape-vine - does best if left alone. Prune off those branches unusually long, and let the rest grow. A few trees will do well for every collection, but we could not advise it for general orchard cultivation for market.