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^e LeConte; — by so doing, the trees are im- 

 parted with vigor of the latter, growing 

 stronger, and makingfiner and healthier trees. 

 I oifer trees grafted on the LeConte Stock, for 

 Bfde. 



One year old trees, 3-4 feet^ 25c. each; $2.50 

 per dozen. 



Two years old, well branched, 6-6 feet high» 

 35c. each ; $3. 50 per dozen. 



DUCHESS D'ANCOULEME PEAR. 



Another popular variety which does well in this section. — On LeConte Stock. 

 Two years old, well branched, 30c. each; $3.00 per dozen. One year old, 25c. each; 

 per dozen. 



HOWELL PEAR. 



$2.60 



One of the best for here. Tree is an up- 

 light free grower; it is an early and profuse 

 feaarer. 



Two years old, on LeConte Stock, 30o. each; 

 $3.00 per dozen. One year old, 25c. each; 

 $2.50 per dozen. 



CLAPP'S FAVORITE PEAR. 



A large new pear, resembling the Bartlett; but does not possess its musky flavor. Fin* 

 texture; juicy, with a rich, delicate vinous flav6r. It is very productive. On Leocnte Stock. 

 Two years old, 30c. each; $3.00 per dozen. One year old, 25c. each; $2.50 per dozen. 



^ JEFFERSON PEAR. 



Another blight proof pear, very distinct in 

 habit and growth from other varieties under 

 ©ultivation. Cannot be stated yet under what 

 particular type or species it should be classed. 



It ripens in Central Mississippi from the 

 Ijgt-lOth of June, is in the market with the 

 earliest peaches, and brings the highest prices. 



It is above medium size, color bright yello^f, 

 with a bright, deep crimson cheek. It is ripa 

 and marketed before Leconte is ready to ship. 

 It is poor in flavor. 



Price, two year old trees, 5-6 feet, 30c. eaoh; 

 $3.00 per dozen. One year old, 25c. each; 

 $2.50 per dozen. 



\f WBLD GOOSE PLUM. 



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

 grower; the fruit is large and of good quahty. 

 Price, 25c. each; $2.50 per dozen. 



It is a strong 



Wild Goose Plum. 



