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late Apples and Pears, which must be left upon the trees as 

 long as possible, even into November, if the foliage is still 

 hanging, for a little frost will not do them any harm. 



CHAPTER IX 

 CHOICE PEARS FOR OUTDOOR CULTURE 



HERE we have a large number to select from, but we shall 

 proceed on the same lines as for Apples. The following 

 six varieties are for small gardens. They are dependable 

 bearers upon the Quince stock, as bushes or pyramids ; 

 and the fruits possess good flavour. 



Conference, an attractive fruit of some length. (October.) 



Louise Bonne of Jersey, very juicy. Growth, slender. 

 (October.) 



Durondeau, a rich, russety fruit. Growth, free and 

 upright. (November.) 



Emile d'Heyst. This variety seldom fails to crop well, 

 and the fruits are of splendid quality. (November.) 



Fondante Thirriot, a great bearer of compact, upright 

 growth. (November.) 



Doyenne du Cornice, a moderate bearer, but the best 

 dessert Pear in cultivation. (November to December.) 



All these sorts ripen in October and November. Should 

 earlier fruits be desired, in bush form, add Aspasie Aucourt 

 for August, with Williams' Bon Chretien for September ; 

 and where large, handsome fruits are desired, the following 

 varieties may be selected : 



Souvenir du Congres. (September.) 



Beurre d'Amanlis. (October.) 



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