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be carefully thinned and laid open to the sun.; by 

 removing excess foliage, etc. In planting, thesa the 

 junction of scion and stock must be 3-in. below the 

 surface. For sale in boxes by the dozen : 



1 2. Souvenir du Congres Very large and handsome, 

 free bearer, (best on Pear stock). September. 



13 and 14. Dr. Guyot and Williams Previously 

 described. 



15. Beurre Bosc (Calebasse of the Markets) Rich 

 russety brown; long; succeeds as a standard in good 

 soils on Pear stock only. November. 



1 6. Clapp's Favourite A pretty fruit bearing fairly, 

 well-grown examples make good prices. September. 



17. Beurre Jean Van Geert Medium sized, sweet.; 

 most profuse bearer, has a bright red cheek, which 

 adds to its market value. October November. 



1 8. Conference A handsome russety long Pear, 

 very fertile and of excellent flavour ; be careful to 

 market before ripe. October. 



19. Doyenne Boussoch See u. 



20. Doyenne du CorniceThe best Pear; this has 

 now a market name and sells at the highest price ; 

 it is best on a wall, but grand fruit can be secured 

 on dwarf trees. November. 



2 i . Beurre Alex. Lucas Very large clear greenish 

 yellow, of sweet and pleasant flavour, and a good 

 bearer. Very fine. 



22. Durondeau Large, bronzy red, very fertile and 

 handsome. October. 



23. Emile d'Heyst profuse bearer, medium size, 

 first-class flavour, and very prolific both on Pear and 

 Quince ; can be planted 8-ft. apart. 



