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bnt not two different apples, Tlie Strawberry Pippin is a small slow- 

 growing tree, and is often taken for the Chenango Strawberi-y, bnt the 

 trees are different. The real Strawberry Pippin is a very hard apple to 

 grow. This I have found ont by a nnmber of years' growing of it. It has 

 a tender skin, but in good condition commands the highest market price. 

 I have made a real success with the Strawberry Pippin, while in some of 

 the adjoining orchards, the Chenango Strawberry was a total failure. 

 It is also known as Sherwood's Favorite. 



t^. What is its shape? 



A. Like the Gillflower. 



The Cliairman — The Chenango that I spoke of is long like the black 

 Gillflower. 



Q. What is the shape of the Strawberry Pippin? 



A. Almost the same — can not tell the difference only as to size and 

 color. 



President Smythe^ — The next topic on the program is by Prof. Waite, 

 but as it is impossible for him to be here at this hour, we will let Mr. 

 Farrand occupy the hour which is the same hour he would have to- 

 morrow. He will talk upon the subject of "Pear Culture." He is too 

 well known to need any introduction to this audience. 



PEAR CULTURE. 



BY T. A. FARRAND. 



Ladies and Gentlemen, FelloAv Finiit Growers — I am very sorry that 

 the topic of the hour is to be changed, because I think this is an im- 

 portant one, one that is of vital interest to every fruit grower. How- 

 ever, I will do the best I can. 



In taking up the topic of Pear Culture, I do not know as I have any- 

 thing new to offer beyond wiiat you have heard before. I do believe 

 there is a great field yet for the planting of more pear orchards, but of 

 course there is one serious drawback which Avill always remain with us. 

 In taking up the subject of Pear Culture the first consideration would 

 be soil and the best location for the pear. My experience and obsep 

 vation Mve lead me to prefer a heavier soil for pears, as I believe that 

 better results can be secured there than on light soils. Then along with 

 that, would come the question of variety. This is a point that has been 

 fought over and over again. While I believe that the great standard 

 pear is the Bartlett, there are other pears that can be planted with 

 profit. 



Among these I might name the Anjou, Clapp's Favorite, Kieffer, etc. 

 You will hear derogatory remarks made of this last variety; so I will 

 not say that you shall plant any more than you would say what I 

 should plant. That is a question that each individual must decide for 

 himself, taking into question his location, soil, market, etc., but we all 



