The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 10, No. 276, October 6, 1827 by Various
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crude-tasted, petty fruit: since its introduction and naturalization in
the orchard, it has well repaid the planter's care. The French gardeners have been long celebrated for their success and indefatigable perseverance in the cultivation of the pear; almost all our superior sorts are from that country. The monastic institutions all over Europe, but particularly in France, were the sources from whence flowed many excellent horticultural rules, as well as objects. (_To be concluded in our next_.) * * * * * THE MONTHS [Illustration: OCTOBER.] On the woods are hung With many tints, the fading livery Of life, in which it mourns the coming storms Of winter. PERCIVAL. Change is the characteristic of the month of October; in short, it |
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