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Keiffer s Hybrid. This variety was produced from the seed of the Chinese Sand 

 pear, accidentally crossed with the Beurre d Anjou or some other kind growing near it. 

 The tree is a vigorous grower and prolific bearer. The fruit is of medium size, somewhat 

 oval in form, narrowing at both ends. In color it is a deep yellow with a few patches and 

 sprinklings of russet; flesh whitish, slightly coarse in texture, juicy, and sweet. The quality 

 is very good, and resembles that of the Chinese Sand pear. It is best when gathered at 

 mature growth to ripen in the house. It ripens in October and November. It is such a 



KEIFFER S HYBRID PEAR. 



prolific bearer that the fruit will be much improved by thinning after the blossoms are well 

 set. The cut of this pear and that of the Leconte represents fruit grown by Mr. William 

 Parry, of Cinnaminson, N. J. It is a valuable fruit, both for the table and market. 



Seckel. This is one of the best of American pears. It originated on the farm of a 

 Mr. Seckel near Philadelphia, and is the richest, most exquisitely flavored, and sweetest 

 variety known, it being unsurpassed in this respect by any other American or European 



