FOOTNOTES:
[1] See Cheal, "Fruit Culture," p. 8.
[2] Rivers.
[3] See an excellent article on Pears in new edition of Thompson's "Gardeners' Assistant," by R. L. C.
[4] See elaborate account in the "Watson's G.'s Assistant," vol. iv. p. 116.
[5] See "Miniature Fruit Garden," p. 64.
[6] See Watson, vol. v., "Storing."
[7] Hedge-sparrow smaller, duller in colour, eggs bluish green, builds in hedges; house-sparrow, eggs white, with brown spots, nests in trees and buildings.
[8] John Wright, "Profitable Fruit Growing."