PEACHES, continued 



Susquehanna. Late September. A large, handsome variety, nearly 

 globular; skin rich yellow, with beautiful red cheek; flesh yellow, sweet, 

 juicy, with a rich vinous flavor. Freestone. 



Troth's Early. Late September. A very early and excellent Peach, of 

 medium size ; whitish, with a fine red cheek ; flesh white, juicy, sweet and 

 very good ; one of the most popular and profitable varieties for early market- 

 ing. Freestone. 



Ward's Late. First of October. Large; yellowish white, with red cheek 

 in the sun; flesh nearly white ; tree vigorous. Freestone. 



Wheatland. Early October. The largest, hardiest and best of its season; 

 flesh yellow, firm, juicy, of good quality. Freestone. 



PEARS 



Plant 25 to 30 feet apart. The following list will be found to cover the 

 fruiting season, and, as the sorts listed are all tested and standard varieties, we arc 

 sure they will give every satisfaction. 



SUMMER PEARS 



Bartlett. September. Large, yellow; very, juicy, fine-grained, buttery, 

 sweet and highly perfumed ; vigorous and productive, commencing to bear 

 when quite young. 



Clapp's Favorite. August and September. Very good, large; lemon- 

 yellow, marbled with crimson; fine-grained, juicy, buttery, melting, sweet, 

 vinous, and a little perfumed. Vigorous and very productive. 



Doyenne d'Ete. Late July. Very good, small: yellow, dotted with red; 

 melting, juicy, sweet and pleasant. Vigorous and productive. 



AUTUMN AND WINTER PEARS 



Beurre d'Anjou. October and November. Large, russety yellow; melt- 

 ing, juicy, with a brisk vinous flavor; vigorous and very productive. 



Buffum. September. Good, medium; deep yellow, shaded with red; 

 juicy, buttery and sweet ; very vigorous, productive and reliable. 



Duchesse d'Angouleme. October. Very good; very large; greenish 

 yellow, spotted with russet ; juicy, buttery and rich ; a magnificent dessert 

 Pear. 



Howell. September to October. Very good, large; light yellow, with 

 red cheeks and russet dots; juicy, melting, with a brisk vinous flavor; free 

 grower and profuse bearer. 



Kieffer's Hybrid. October and November. This originated on the 

 grounds of Peter Kieffer, within two miles of Andorra. Hybrid, by the 

 crossing of the Chinese Sand Pear with a European sort which is supposed 

 to be the William. This variety produces constantly every season ; the fruit 

 is large ; the flesh firm, white, buttery, juicy, of good quality. An excellent 

 sort for canning. 



Lawrence. November to January. Medium; light yellow, with brown 

 dots ; juicy, melting, sweet and aromatic ; moderate grower, abundant bearer, 

 and unsurpassed among winter Pears. 



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