The Canadian Horticui,turist. 155 



KIEFFER PEAR. 



Sir, — What was the conclusion arrived at with regard to the Kieffer pear at the meet- 

 ing of the Western New York Horticultural Society lately held at Rochester ? 



W. H. Hopkins, Burlington, Ont. 



There was really no conclusion reached by the Society as a whole regarding 

 the Kieffer pear. A great many opinions were expressed, but very few spoke 

 favorably of it. Some, however, claimed that it was one of the most profitable 

 pears they had grown, on account of its great productiveness and its beautiful 

 appearance, which commanded a ready sale for it in the market. All agreed, 

 however, in condemning the flavor as being inferior. Its chief use is for canning, 

 and for this purpose it is highly commended. 



BEST PEARS. 



Sir, — What four kinds of pears would you advise me to plant in an orchard ? Last 

 year I planted one hundred Kietfer, some Duchess and Doyenne Boussock. 



W. H. Hopkins Burlington, Ont. 



This is a question which it is impossible for any one to answer decidedly. 

 We might say what ones we would prefer to plant in our own orchard, but to 

 say what ones would be best in another's orchard, in different circumstances, 

 would be an impossibility. 



Would the readers of our journal who are experienced in pear culture please 

 send in to the editor, by post card, the names of the four varieties they have 

 found to be the most profitable. 



BEST PEACHES. 



Sir,— Will you please give me a list of the best peaches for home use and for market. 



J. S. Warren, VancouiKr, B. C. 



Six good peaches are Early Rivers, Hyne's Surprise, Foster, Early Crawford, 

 Wager, Steven's Rareripe. There are many other good varieties. It is impossi. 

 ble to say which are the best for any one planter, without knowing a good deal 

 about the conditions. 



Mr. A. M. Smith, one of the most experienced fruit growers of the Niagara 

 district replies to the question as follows : — For home use, Alexander, Mountain 

 Rose, Early Crawford, Late Crawford, Early Barnard, Old Mixon. For market, 

 Alexander, Early Rivers, Early Crawford. Bouslaugh's I^ke, Wager, Steven's 

 Rareripe. 



