132 RICHARD FROTSCHER’S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 
ES Oi ay ey VARIETIES One UR ices 
SUITABLE FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
LE CONTE PEAR. 
This new Southern pear is as vigor- | North. Time of ripening begins about 
ous in growth as the China Sand, and is | the middle of July. So far, this pear 
an enormous bearer. The fruitislarge, | has never been known to blight. It 
pale yellow, juicy melting, and of good | promises to be the pear for the South. 
quality, doing better in the South than Rooted one year old trees, 3 to 6 feet 
elsewhere. It bears transportation well, | 20 cts. each; $2.00 per dozen. 4—8 feet, 
and commands the highest prices at the © 25 cts. each; $2.50 per dozen. 
KIEFFER’S HYBRID PEAR. 
A variety from Philadelphia; a hyb- ! and well flavored. It comes into bear- 
rid between the China Sand and Bart- | ing at an early age. Ripens end of 
lett, both of which it resembles in wood | September, or beginning of October. 
and foliage. It has the vigor and pro- Two year old trees, well branched, 30c. 
ductiveness of its Chinese parents. | each; $3.00 per doz. ; one year, 20c. each ; 
Fruit large and handsome; bright te $2.00 per dozen. 
low and red cheek; flesh tender, juicy 
BARTLETT PEAR. 
This well-known variety, one of the | latter, growing stronger, and making 
finest pears in cultivation, has been | finer and healthier trees. I have a lim- 
successfully cultivated here; but occa- | ited number of trees, grafted on the 
sionally it has blighted. Since the | LeConte Stock, for sale. 
introduction of the LeConte, trials have One year old trees, 3 -4 feet, 25 cts. 
been made with success, that is by | each; $2.50 per dozen. 
grafting this, and other fine varieties, || Two years old, well branched, 5—6 
upon the LeConte;—by so doing, the | feet high, 35c. each; $3.50 per dozen. 
trees are imparted with the vigor of the 
DUCHESS D’ANGOULEME PEAR. 
Another popular variety which does well in this section.—On LeConte Stock. 
Two years old, well branched, 30c. each; $3.00 per dozen. 
HOWELL PEAR. 
One of the best for here. Tree is an upright free grower; it is an early and 
profuse bearer. 
Two years old, on LeConte Stock, 30c. each; $3.00 per dozen. 
CLAPP’S FAVORITE PEAR. 
A large new pear, resembling the Bartlett; but does not possess its musky 
flavor. Fine texture; juicy, with a rich, delicate, vinous flavor. It is very pro- 
ductive. On LeConte Stock. . 
Two years old, 30c. each; $3.00 per dozen. 
JEFFERSON PEAR. 
Another blight proof pear, very distinct in habit and growth from other varie- 
ties under cultivation. Cannot be stated yet under what particular type or species 
it should be classed. 
