FOR PROFIT. 8 1 



be carefully thinned and laid open to the sun by 

 removing excess foliage, etc. In plantipg these the 

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

 surface. For sale in boxes by the dozen : — 



12. 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. 



16. 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. 



18. Conference — A handsome russety long Pear, 

 very fertile and of excellent flavour ; be careful to 

 market before ripe. October. 



19. Doyenne Boussoch — See 11. 



20. Doyenne du Comice— The 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. 



21. 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. 



