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ness and large size. But the fancy trade demands varieties lilie Bosc, 

 Anjou, Howell and Seckel. 



Tliere are other good pears that ripen about the same time as the 

 above. The Louis Bonne, Flemish Beauty, and the list would not be 

 complete without a few Sheldons. In shape it is perfect; quality, excel- 

 lent: color, cinnamon brown or russet. This color is an indication of fine 

 quality. Among the later varieties I thinli Clairgeau should find a place. 

 Lawrence - is a gi-eat favorite with some. Small size, but good quality 

 and a good keeper. 



Then we have the much-despised KeifEer. More printer's ink has been 

 spoiled condemning this pear than any other variety of fruit, and yet it 

 becomes more popular every year. Like the Ben Davis apple, it has 

 come to stay. There is one more pear that I want to recommend, and 

 that is the Columbia. It is a splendid bearer, always perfect, and a good 

 keeper. It deserves to be more generally planted. While not of the 

 highest quality, it will keep in good condition until midwinter, and hold 

 its flavor better than most winter pears. 



VARIETIES OF PEARS FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS IN 

 NORTHER INDIANA. 



BY F. M. BUKER, ROME CITY. 



Bartlett, Seckel, Flemish Beauty, Keiffer, Angouleme, Anjou, Law- 

 rence, Mount Vernon. 



Have fruited or seen in bearing this list, ai^d find them usually pro- 

 ductive. There may be other varieties equally good for the commercial 

 grower. 



VARIETIES OF PEARS FOR NORTHERN INDIANA. 



BY A. H. SWAIN, SOUTH BEND. 



I include in this list only such varieties as have been thoroughly 

 tested and found reliable. 



Summer pears in order of ripening— 



1. Beurre Gifford. 



2. Kirtland. 



3. Tyson. 



4. Clapp's Favorite. 



5. Bartlett. 



6. Flemish Beauty. 



