PEARS. 



INTRODUCTORY. 



OAID D. S. Grimes, in one of his valuable contributions 

 to the literature of Colorado Horticulture: "The culti- 

 vation of the pear, although much neglected here in Colo- 

 rado, appears in every particular well adapted to our pecu- 

 liar soil and climate. Not one case of blight, which is the 

 bane to pear culture almost everywhere, has yet come under 

 our observation * * * * The dwarf pear is coming 

 rapidly into favor. It requires but little room, comes into 

 bearing early, and will live fifteen or twenty years. The 

 term "dwarf," by which pears on the quince root are usually 

 called, conveys to some minds an erroneous impression. It 

 is true the tree is dwarfed somewhat by the influence of 

 the stock, and thus early introduction is induced, but the 

 trees are not necessarily stunted nor very small, for the 

 trunk not infrequently attains a circumference of fifteen or 

 twenty inches. Coal ashes thrown around pear trees is 

 found beneficial to their health and vigor." 



The following suggestions are by Mr. J. H. Newcomb : 

 "The pear in the eastern states and California is considered 

 to be fully as, or more reliable, than the apple. It has been 

 fruited here, but not as extensively as the apple. I most 

 heartily recommend everyone that is contemplating plant- 

 ing orchards to at least plant a few pears. That if success- 

 ful it will bring more money than any other fruit raised, as 

 California is where most of our pears are shipped from that 

 appear in our market, and six cents per pound freight is a 

 pretty good protective tariff for us. The first winter is 



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