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them. These washes act as fertilizers and pest destroyers. 

 The same variety of pear varies very much in different 

 soils, and because a variety is not fine on the Peninsula, 

 is no reason it may not be good in New England, 

 although there are few varieties that will not flourish 

 and give good flavor, size and color here. Should any 

 be found deficient, study them well and experiment with 

 fertilizing them, and you will, doubtless, be rewarded by 

 good returns. The cracking of fruit is usually produced 

 by a fungus, and will be treated of under enemies of 

 the pear. Should the cracking be noticed as the pears 

 mature, apply salt around the base of the tree, a pint or 

 quart to the tree. 



