The Grand Bretagne in exterior appearance bears a marked resemblance to the Beurre D'An^ jou - indeed, so strong is the likeness, that were it not for the lateness of its maturity, one might believe it synonymous with the latter kind. The tree grows stout and vigorously, with dark, yellow shoots, which stand very erect. This valuable property will much enhance it in the estimation of nurserymen, who are rapidly losing all conceit of trees that form tortuous branches, as they sadly disparage the profits of their products.

GRAND BRETAGNE.

The Grand Bretagne is of the largest size; form, obtuse, obovate; skin, greenish yellow, with russet dots just perceptible; stem, half an inch in length, and quite stout, inserted in a moderately deep basin; calyx, open, with flaring short segments, exposing a tolerably deep hollow; flesh, fine, juicy, buttery and melting; core, small in comparison to the size of the exterior flesh surrounding it; seeds plump, and but few in number; ripens latter part of December and latter part of January, preserved in a cool room.