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depression. Skin greenish yellow, dotted and marbled with russet. Flesh 
fine grained, melting, juicy, with a rich almond flavor, like that of the Ed- 
munds, in quality ranking as best; tree an erect, free grower, very hardy, and 
remarkably prolific. Season October. This variety we have fruited several 
years, and we believe its many good qualities fully justify us in offering it to 
the public. Standard trees, $1.50 each. 

FREDERICK CLAPP. 
Kieffer’s Hybrid—Raised from seed of the Chinese Sand pear accidentally crossed 
with Bartlett or some other kind. Tree vigorous, having large, dark green 
glossy leaves, and it is claimed to be blight proof; fruit said to be large and 
handsome and of good quality, and promising for the table or market. 
Price for 1 year trees $2 each. 
Maurice Desportes—(Andre Leroy °65)—Medium to large; flesh fine grained, 
sweet and melting, a moderate grower as a standard, does not succeed on the 
quince. October. 
Pitmaston Duchess—A large pear, resembling the Duchesse d’Angouleme, but 
said to be superior in quality. A free, somewhat irregular grower. A splen- 
did tree on the quince stock. Ripe early in October. 
FOREIGN PEARS OF RECENT INTRODUCTION. 
With DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ORIGINATORS. 
Anna Nelis (X. Gregoire)—‘‘ Medium size; a late, melting pear. February and 
March.” <A moderate grower. $1.00 each. 
Belle de Beaufort—‘‘ Large, of symmetrical form; beautiful color and fine 
quality, ripening end of October; tree a moderate grower and a good bearer.” 
$1.00 each. 
