Horticulturist and Journal of Rural Art and Rural Taste

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. I had almost forgotten to include Apples in the list of fruits brought to market for sale. Not many are brought in, and their season is soon over. They are a very small, early variety, and when eaten just at the right time, are very passable. Pears, too, are now coming in; those hard, granular, indigestible things you have seen, called the Chinese Sand Pear. As an ornamental tree it has its uses, but as a fruit it can not be recommended. Large quantities of them are consumed by the people. Different sorts are cultivated, one of which keeps all through the winter and spring following.