128 RICHARD FKOTSCHER’S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 
LIST OF A FEW VARIETIES OF VU RUT tiers 
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 atthe | 25 cts. each; $2.50 per dozen. 
KIEFFER’S HYBRID PEAR. 
A variety from Philadelphia; a hyb- | low and red cheek; flesh tender, juicy 
rid between the China Sand and Bart- | and well flavored. It comes into bear- 
lett, both of which it resembles in wood | ing at an early age. Ripens end of 
and foliage. It has the vigor and pro- , September, or beginning of October. 
ductiveness of its Chinese parents. One year old trees, 25c. each ; $2.50 per 
Fruit large and handsome; bright yel- | dozen. 
BARTLETT PEAR. 
This well-known variety, one of the , treesare imparted with the vigor of the 
finest pears in cultivation, has been | latter, growing stronger and making 
successfully cultivated here; but occa- | finer and healthier trees. I have a lim- 
sionally it has blighted. Since the | ited number of trees, grafted on the 
introduction of the LeConte, trials have | LeConte Stock, for sale. 
been made with success, that is by , Two years old, well branched, 5—6 
grafting this, and other fine varieties, | feet high, 35c. each; $3.50 per dozen. 
‘upon the LeConte;—by so doing, the 
DUCHESS D’ANGOULEME PEAR. 
Another popular variety which does wellin this section.—On LeConte Stock. 
Two years old, well branched, 35c. each; $3.50 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, 35c. each ; $3.50 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 LeConteStock. 
Two years old, 35c. each ; $3.50 per dozen. 
WILD GOOSE PLUM. 
A native variety from Tennessee, where it is highly esteemed for market. Itis 
a strong grower; the fruit is largeand of good quality. 
Price, 25c. each ; $2,50 per dozen. 
