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♦Lawrence— Size raediuin to large, obovate; goldeu 3-ellow; flesh melting, with a pleasant aromatic flavor. Tree 



a moderate grower and an abundant bearer ; one of the most valuahle. of all our early winter pears. 50c. 

 *Keeder (Dr. Reeder)— Medium size; roundish, ovate; skin yellow, netted with russet and sprinkled with russet 



dots. Flesh fine, juicy, melting. Tree a slender, irregular grower and an excellent bearer. A delicious pear 



for amateurs'' use. November. 75c. 

 Souvenir d'Esperen— A fine, late autumn pear, resembling the Winter Nelis in appearance and quality. Tree a 



/ree, upright grower. 50c. , 

 Winter Nelis— One of the best early winter pears ; medium size ; dull russet ; melting and buttery, with a rich, 



sprightly flavor. Tree a slender, straagling, but free grower. Bears heavy crops regularly. It must be top 



grafted to obtain good ti-ees. 75c, 



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Anjou ( One-half Natural Size ). 



LATE WINTER PEARS. 



aiWANGERaBARRY 



Easter Beurre -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 all winter. 50c. 



Josephine of 3Ialines— Medium to large, roundish ; pale straw color ; flesh rose-colored, melting and delicately 

 perfumed ; first quality. Tree a moderate, irregular grower, with small leaves ; fruit borne in clusters ; suc- 

 ceeds 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, 



Pound— A monstrous fruit, and very beautiful ; yellow, with red cheek. For stewing 

 and productive. 50c. 



75c. 

 Tree a moderate grower 



