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+* Jones—(Jones’ Seedling)—Medium size; obovate, pyriform, yellow, shaded with 
russet; flesh buttery, sugary, vinous. Ripensin January. Tree a free, upright 
grower. In Boston and Philadelphia markets we have received $15 per barrel 
for this pear. Standard trees 75 cents each. 
*Lawrence—Size medium to large, obovate; golden yellow; flesh melting, with a 
pleasant, aromatic flavor. Tree a moderate grower, and an abundant bearer; 
one of the most valuable of all our early winter pears. 
Souvenir d’Esperen—A fine, late autumn pear, resembling the Winter Nelis in 
appearance and quality. Tree a free, upright grower. 
+Winter Nelis—One of the best early winter pears; medium size; dull russet; 
melting and buttery, with a rich, sprightly flavor. Tree a slender, straggling, 
but free grower. 75 cents each. 
CLASS IV.—SELECT LATE WINTER PEARS. 
Beurre Easter (Doyenne d Hiver of the French)—A large, roundish, oval fruit, 
yellow, with a red cheek; melting and rich. Tree a moderate grower and most 
abundant bearer; best on the quince; keeps ali winter. 
{Josephine de Malines—Medium to large size, roundish; pale straw color; fiesh 
rose colored; melting and delicately perfumed; first quality. Tree a moderate, 
irregular grower, with small leaves; fruit borne in clusters; succeeds well on 
the quince, though not a handsome grower. This variety improves as the tree 
advances in age. One of the most delicious of our long-keeping table pears, 
and it deserves extensive culture. 75 cents each. 
Pound (Angora, Uvedales St. Germain, &c.)—A monstrous fruit, and very beautiful; 
yellow, with red cheek. For stewing. Tree a moderate grower and productive. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION OF PEARS. 
For CULTIVATION ON THE QUINCE. 
The following varieties are particularly recommended for cultivation on the quince. 
All are vigorous and handsome growers, hardy and bear well. 
We might add many others which appear to succeed well on the quince with fair 
treatment. Such are now in our own grounds in a flourishing state, after being 
20 years planted. The following, however, cannot fail to make durable and satis- 
factory trees: 
Summer—Andre Desportes, Bartlett, Beurre Giffard, Brandywine, Tyson, Petite 
Marguerite, Clapp’s Favorite. 
Autumn—Beurre Hardy, Beurre Clairgeau, Belle Lucrative, Urbaniste, Duchesse 
d’Angouleme, Doyenne Boussock, White Doyenne, Beurre Superfin, Flemish 
Beauty, Louise Bonne of Jersey, Seckel, Howell. 
Winter—Beurre d’Anjou, Easter Beurre, Doyenne d’Alencon, Lawrence, Jose- 
phine de Malines. 
SELECT PEARS OF RECENT INTRODUCTION. 
DWARF OR STANDARD TREES, two to three years from bud. Price $1.00 each, 
except where noted. 
The following, with one or two exceptions, have been fruited here, and can be 
recommended. . 
Andre Desportes (A. Leroy)—Medium size, obovate, pyriform, skin smooth, pale 
green, marbled on sunny side with red. Flesh fine, juicy, melting. A valuable 
early pear. Tree a free grower as a standard or dwarf. Ripe in August. 
