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RICHARD FROTSCHER'S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 



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, oOc. 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. 



It ripens in Central Mississippi from the 1st— 10th of June, is in the market 

 with the earliest peaches, and brings the highest prices, It is above medium size, 

 color bright yellow, with a bright, deep crimson cheek. It is ripe and marketed 

 before Leconte is ready to ship. It is poor in flavor. 



Price, tv^o year old trees, 5 — 6 feet, 30c. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 



WILD GOOSE PLUM. 



A native variety from Tennessee, where it is highly esteemed for market. 

 a strong grower ; the fruit is large and of good quality. 

 Price, 25c. each ; S2.50 per dozen. 



It is 



Vvilcl Goose Plum. 



