CATALOGUE OF FRUITS. 



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by us will scarcely rank as "s^ood." Said to be particularly valuable for can- 

 ning; ripe in October, but will keep for some time. Tree very vigorous, and 

 an early and great yielder; leaves large, dark green and glossy. 3 yr. |1 each; 

 1 yr. 50 cts. each. 



FREDERICK CLAPP. 



'Pitmaston Duchess — Very large, pyriform, resembling the Angouleme; skin 

 smooth, polished, golden yellow; flesh melting, fine, very juicy, variable in 

 quality, usually would rank as good to very good. Tree a free grower. Does 

 well on the pear or quince. October. 



FOREIG-N PEARS OF RECENT INTRODUCTION. 



With Descriptions ov the Originators, except in a pew Cases. 

 Price $1.00 each. 



Anna Nelis (X. Gregoire)—" Medium size; a late, melting pear. February and 



March." A moderate grower. 

 JSelle de Beaufort — Large, of symmetrical form; beautiful color and fine quality 



ripening in November; tree a moderate grower and a good bearer. 

 JBeurre Alexandre Liucas — Large, obovate; bright yellow, covered with small 



dots; flesh a little coarse, half melting, very sugary, juicy and vinous; very 



good. Tree a mf?^er^.fe grower. . November, December. 

 JFondante de Bihorel—" Below medium; melting and good; one of the best 



early pears." A moderate grower. 

 I'ortunee Boisselot— "Medium size, melting and fine. March." Tree vigorous 



and upright. 



