nearly oval-accuminate, as well as obtuse-serrate, and over three inches long, exclusive of the foot-stalks, which are short, and a line or two over half an inch in length.

SEASON-From the first to about the twentieth of October.

Notwithstanding we have heretofore refrained from recommending new varieties of fruits for general dissemination, until they had been tested in several localities, still we have concluded, in this instance, to break in upon our rule, and recommend the Madison Plum to the agriculturists of our State. It is an accidental seedling variety, found in the celebrated plum garden of Isaac Dennison, Esq., of Albany-from which garden many valuable standard varieties have been disseminated -and was first introduced to public notice through the columns of the Horticulturist, by the writer of this notice, in the fifth number of the fourth volume of that valuable periodical. Although the Madison, is fully equal in every particular to a large number of the varieties of the plum (and far superior to many) which are now placed among those of first character, still its principal recommendation to public favor must be, the late period of the season at which it comes to maturity, its very prolific habit and its ability to withstand our severe and changeable winters without injury. The parent tree is about six years old, and has borne fruit two seasons, in 1849 about three bushels, many of which hung on the tree without decaying, shrivelling, or losing their flavor, until the tenth of November. It is probably a hybrid between the Bleecker Gage and the Blue Gage, one of the former of which varieties is growing immediately adjoining it, and several of the latter of which surrounds it on every side.

PEACHES.

OLDMIXON FREESTONE-Downing, &c.

SIZE-Large.

FORM-Nearly globular and swollen on one side.

EXTERIOR COLOR-Pale yellowish white, clouded with red, the exposed side is covered with a deep rich red.

TEXTURE-Tender, rich, delicious and juicy.

COLOR OF FLESH-Greenish white, but generally rite red around the stone.

FLAVOR-Peculiarly rich and vinous, as well as saccharine.
STONE-Non adherent to the flesh.

SUTURE-Only across the apex of the fruit.

HOLLOW FOR STEM-The stem is inserted in a very shallow cavity. LEAF GLANDS-Globose.

FLOWERS-Small.

GROWTH-Vigorous, hardy and a good bearer.

SEASON-Early in September.

This favorite variety is well worthy a place on our select list, it is admirably adapted to all parts of the State, particularly on account of its hardy character. It is an American seedling.

CRAWFORD'S LATE MELOCOTON-Downing, &c.

SYNONYM.

Crawford's Superb Malacatune.

SIZE-Very large; uniformly so.

FORN-Globular.

EXTERIOR COLOR-Bright and beautiful yellow, with a dark rich red on the exposed side.

TEXTURE-Melting, rich and well supplied with very pleasant juice.
COLOR OF FLESH-Yellow, but red around the stone.
FLAVOR Very agreeable, rich and vinous.
STONE-Non-adherent to the flesh.

SUTURE-Rather slight, but quite distinct, however.

HOLLOW FOR STEM-The stem is inserted in a shallow cavity.
LEAF GLANDS-The leaf glands are globose.

FLOWERS-The flowers are small.

GROWTH-The tree is vigorous, hardy, and very productive.
SEASON-From the twentieth to the last of September and early in

October.

This superb peach was originated by the same gentleman-William Crawford, Esq., of New Jersey-who originated the Crawford's Early, which was recommended in a former report of this committee. It is one of the most delicious and valuable of the yellow-fleshed varieties, (only being somewhat deficient in flavor during short seasons, or in the colder latitudes of the State,) and should be found in the most limited collections. It is always large, very beautiful in appearance, and in great demand in the market. We therefore recommend it with great confidence to farmers and fruit growers.

BERGEN'S YELLOW.-Downing, &c.

SIZE-Very large, often measuring eight or nine inches in circumfe

rence.

FORM-Globular, but slightly depressed or flattened.

EXTERIOR COLOR-Rich, deep orange, with occasional spots of red, and the exposed side of a deep rich red.

TEXTURE-Melting, and well supplied with rich and delicious saccharine juice.

COLOR OF FLESH-Dark yellow.

FLAVOR Very rich and luscious.

STONE-Non-adherent to the flesh.

SUTURE-Well defined, and passing more than half around the fruit. HOLLOW for STEM-The stem is inserted in a well defined cavity, of moderate depth.

LEAF GLANDS-The leaf glands are reniform.

FLOWERS-The flowers are small.

GROWTH-The tree is vigorous, hardy, and a good grower, but somewhat moderate, though a regular bearer.

SEASON-Early in September.

This is a variety which well deserves a place in the most limited collections It is very large, and beautiful, in appearance, as well as delicious and rich in flavor, and always commands a high price in market. It is sometimes confounded with the Yellow Rareripe, but it is easily distinguished from that variety, as it has a deeper color, a much richer flavor, ripens several days later, and, too, has different leaf glands, this having reniform, that globose glands. It is also sometimes mistaken for the Red Cheek Melocoton, but it is several days earlier than that variety, far more rich and delicious, and as in the other case, also differs in the leaf glands, those of the Melocoton being globose. It originated on Long Island.

CHERRIES.

KNIGHT'S EARLY BLACK.-Thompson, Lindley, Downing, &c. SIZE-Large.

FORM-Obtuse heart-shaped, but of rather irregular surface.

EXTERIOR COLOR.-Very dark purple, becoming quite black when at maturity.

TEXTURE-Tender, and well supplied with rich and pleasant juice. FLAVOR-Richly saccharine and quite agreeable.

COLOR OF FLESH-Deep purplish crimson.

Knight's Early Black.

STEM-Of moderate length, usually about an inch and a quarter in length, moderately stout, and inserted in a cavity of considerable depth and rather open.

SEASON-From the tenth to the fifteenth of June, a few days before the Black Tartarian.

GROWTH-The tree is quite thrifty, spreading in its habit, and pro

ductive.

This delicious, large, and beautiful early cherry, was produced from seed by Mr. Knight, of London; it is a hybrid, between the Graffion and Mayduke. It somewhat resembles the Black Tartarian, but is more uneven in surface, and about ten days earlier than that celebrated variety; it also resembles the Black Eagle, but is larger, earlier and more heart-shaped than that fine variety. We recommend it as well deserving a place on the list with those heretofore recommended by us for general dissemination.

BLACK EAGLE.-Thompson, Lindley, Downing, &c.

SIZE-Rather below large, and above medium.
FORM-Obtuse heart shaped, and rather globular.

EXTERIOR COLOR-Very dark rich purple, almost black.

TEXTURE-Tender, rich, very juicy, and delicious.

FLAVOR-Rich, very agreeable and distinct.

COLOR OF FLESH-Dark purplish crimson.

STEM-About one and three quarter inches long, rather slender, and inserted in a cavity distinct, but somewhat superficial.

SEASON-Early in July.

GROWTH-The tree is thrifty in its growth, spreading in its habit, and a good bearer, bearing its fruit in twos and threes. This favorite, and very fine cherry, is an English variety, having been raised from seed in 1806 by a daughter of Mr. Knight; it well deserves a place on our select list, and we consequently recommend it for general dissemination.

GRAFFION, OR BIGARREAU.-Congress of Fruit Growers, 1848. BIGARREAU.-Downing, Thompson, Lindley.

Yellow Spanish,

SYNONYMS.

Cerise Ambrée,

White Bigarreau, Man. & Kenrick. Bigarreau Royal,

White Tartarian, incorrectly of many.

SIZE-Large, frequently more than an inch in diameter.

FORM-Regular, obtuse heart-shaped.

EXTERIOR COLOR-Beautiful clear yellowish white, very smooth and waxen like; on the exposed side is marbled and dotted with clear bright red.