42 HARRISONS’ NURSERIES 
Kieffer Pear 
The great pear for all big eastern markets. 
The most profitable sort for the commercial orchardist 
_ Kieffer has proved such a boon to us and everyone who has planted 
it that we want its merits fully known by those who are contemplating 
pears either in a commercial way or in the home orchard. Kieffer can 
be placed on the market in perfect condition, and the top prices of 
the market can always be secured for it. When allowed to hang upon 
the trees until in October, and then carefully ripened in a cool, dark 
room, there are few Pears which are more attractive. The fruit is 
large to very large; skin yellow, with a light vermilion cheek; flesh 
brittle, very juicy, with a marked musky aroma; good quality; com- 
bines extreme juiciness with a sprightly, subacid flavor and the peculiar 
aroma of the Bartlett. Large fruit-growers are planting whole orchards 
of it—oo per cent Kieffer and to per cent of other good varieties 
should be the arrangement in every orchard to secure the pollination 
necessary for producing large crops from Kieffer. See prices on page 40. 
OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES 
Anjou (Buerre d’Anjou). The fruit is at its best in late October and 
early November. Color greenish yellow, with clear white flesh. If 
the fruit is stored in a cool, dry place it will keep until the winter 
holidays. The tree is a vigorous grower and bears freely, but it 
does not come into bearing quite as early as some other varieties. 
Duchess (Duchess d’Angouleme). Ripens about the middle of 
October. Fruit is extra large and of exceptional quality. Trees 
begin to bear when quite small. 
Le Conte. Fruit large, with a smooth yellow skin. Flesh white, firm, 
and juicy. Trees are free-bearing and vigorous in growth; con- 
sidered a desirable variety to use as a pollenizer for Kieffer. 
Seckel. Ripens in late September. Fruits medium in size, but make 
up for this in quality, as it is, possibly, the finest flavored pear on 
the market. Particularly valuable for home planting. 
Winter Nelfis. Ripens mid-October and early November. Fruit 
dull russet, of medium size, and finely grained. 
Dwarf Pears 
Bartlett, Duchess, Seckel. Price same as standard pears, page 40. 

Boy Scouts of Berlin (14 to 17 years old) have made one hundred thousand 
peach carriers for Harrisons’ peaches—three Harrison boys are shown here 
