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Question 14. I have seen Kieffer pears, almost 

 matured in New Jersey, punctured by an insect ; it has 

 not yet reached us to my knowledge. This is the first 

 year it has been noticed, I am told. It must be new. 



Question 15. In my opinion it is necessary in order 

 to save them in the gluts. I have seen Bartletts sell for 

 30 cents in the gluts, and those kept in cold storage sold 

 for $1.50 per basket in November. The effect is scarcely 

 noticeable. 



Question 16. Hand picking. Hold, in a retarding 

 house all fruits that are not sold by auction at home. 

 They should be stored in a cooling house, reported in 

 the city and sold by order. The § basket thus far is the 

 best. 



Question 17. The Bartlett has proved best for us. 

 The next is a sugar pear, a native of Delaware. The 

 difference, if any, is very slight. As I have said before, 

 my experience is so limited on pears that I cannot say 

 anything to benefit you, and you will have to excuse me 

 with this. 



ANSWERS RECEIVED FROM GROWER, NO. 3. 



Question i. Bartletts all the time. 



Question 2. Standards. Because there are only five 

 varieties that succeed as Dwarfs, and they come in bear- 

 ing but little sooner than Standards, and are very liable 

 to break off where the pear and quince unite. 



