EXPERIMENT STATION BULLETINS 



333 



PEARS. — Pyrus communis. 



The spring of 1896, down to nearly or quite the middle of June, proved 

 excessively dry; the showers were few and too slight for any permanent 

 benefit. The remainder of the season has been more favorable, though 

 the rainfall has at no time been excessive. 



A considerable number of varieties have fruited here this season, many 

 of them for the first time, though, in most cases, the crop has been light. 



The spray, with a strong solution of copper sulphate, applied while 

 growth was yet dormant, has apparently sufiiced to prevent the attacks of 

 fungi upon the pear. No treatment, for this purpose, has since been 

 found needful. 



PEAES (Pyrtis commv.nis) . 



