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RICHARD FROTSCHER’S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 
JEFFERSON PEAR. 
Another blight proof pear, very distinct in 
habit and growth from other varieties under 
cultivation. Cannot be stated yet under what 
particular type or species it should be classed. 
It ripens in Central Mississippi from the 
ist—10th of June, is in the market with the 
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earliest peaches, and brings the highest prices. 
It is above medinm size, color bright yellow, 
with a bright deep crimson cheek. I¢ is ripe 
and marketed before Le Conte is ready to 
ship. It is poor in flavor. 
One year old, 25¢c. each; $2.50 per dozen. 
CARBER’S HYBRID PEAR. 
A cross between the China Sand and Louise Bonne the Jersey; grows vigorous and pro- 
ductive. Shape roundish, large red cheek. It is juicy, good flavor with slightly acid. Price, 
25¢e. each; $2.50 per dozen. 
Kieffer Pear. 
