94 FRUIT CULTURE. 



slow, unhealthy growth, and the fruit variable 

 and imperfect. Easter, one of tlie latest and 

 best in quality; large, yellowish, fine grained, 

 very buttery, juicy, sweet, and rich. It re- 

 quires a warm soil, high culture, and careful 

 thinning. In cool, not too dry cellars, it may 

 be kept until April. The season is rather short 

 for its full maturity in the Northern States. 



Keiffer. — A seedling of the Chinese Sand 

 Pear, crossed with some cultivated variety. 

 Fruit large, greenish-yellow ; juicy, moderate 

 in quality. It is said to be excellent for can- 

 ning. It has been greatly overpraised by 

 dealers. October to January. 



Idaho. — This is a new variety, said to be 

 remarkably hardy, vigorous, and very fruitful. 

 Fruit of largest size, golden russet, juicy, 

 vinous, and of first quality. It has marked 

 characteristics in growth, and its merits will 

 be watched with interest. September. 



Wilder. — This is also a new and very early 

 variety, of beautiful appearance, and is said to 

 be the best of its season, by good judges who 

 have tested it. 



Besides the'varieties here named there are 

 numerous kinds which have some peculiar ex- 

 cellence or local reputation. Yet no one would 

 wish to extend the list, or to plant half the 

 number, except for the purpose of testing, or for 



