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for top working to Bartlett was at one time recommended. The 

 evidence points toward a satisfactory union and a tree with a Kieffer 

 trunk and Bartlett top would possess at least a slight advantage in 

 relation to blight resistance over a tree entirely Bartlett. It ripens 

 late and is in season during the early winter months (November- 

 December) . 



F'iG. 62. Leaf of Kieffer. 



Fig. 63. Kieffer. 



Lawrence. 



Origin New York. Size small to medium. Color lemon yellow 

 splashed with russet and covered with numerous green dots. Shape 

 obovate pyriform. Caljx open or partly closed. Basin wide and 

 shallow, uneven. Stem medium size ^ inch long. Ca\'ity well 

 defined, irregular, russetcd. Quality good to very good. Flesh whitish, 

 juicy, buttery and sweet. Season about November and December. 



