J. T. Lovett Co. — Pears. 



NEW VARIETIES. 



IDAHO.— This valuable new pear has met with liAWSON or COmET. 



much favor from fruit-growers, and deservedly so. 

 It Is a seedling of a large, red-cheeked pear, name 

 unknown, raised by Mrs. Mulkey of Lewiston, Idaho, 

 who planted the seed about twenty years ago. The 

 tree fruited the fourth year from the seed, and has 

 borne annually ever since, seeming to be entirely har- 

 dy. As its birth place lies in or near the latitude of Que- 

 bec, it has survived winters when the thermometer 

 ranged from 15 to 30 degrees below zero. The trees 

 are upright and vigorous in habit, having dark foli- 

 age. The fruit is evenly distributed over the tree, 

 sometimes in clusters. The combined weight of a 

 cluster of four was 81^ oz., the largest weighing 23 

 oz. It is of the largest size; color greenish-yellow 

 with russety spots; form, roundish-obovate; flesh, 

 melting, juicy, entirely free from gritty texture: fla- 

 vor good, rich, sprightly vinous; core exceedingly 

 small and without seeds. Season, September and 

 October. 4 to 6 ft., ea., $1.00; doz., Slo.OO. Mailing 

 size, postpaid, ea., 50c; doz., $5.00. 



JAPAN GOLDEN KUSSET.-The origi- 

 nal tree was found accidently in an importation of 

 Japanese Persimmon trees and has since proved a 

 remarkable fruit in many ways. It is said by the in- 

 troducer to be an exceedingly early bearer and bears 

 enormously every year, having no off years, the fruit 

 hanging in great masses or clusters. The foliage is 

 tough and leathery enabling it to endure great heat 

 and droughty without injury. The fruit is handsome, 

 of a flat or apple shape, very uniform, of good size- 

 eight or ten inches around— and becomes of a hand- 

 some golden-russet color. Ripens in September. 3 

 to 4 ft., ea., $1.00. Mailing size, postpaid, at same 

 price. 



Smith's Hybrid.— In brief this may be des- 

 cribed as an impr(wed LeConte. The fruit is large, 

 and of better quality than that flne sort, being rich, 

 juicy, melting and luscious, with smooth creamy tex- 

 ture, free of granulations. The fruit is exceedingly 

 smooth and handsome, uniformly very large and per- 

 fect, similar in color and form to the LeConte, and 

 ripens with it. Tree equals the Le Conte in luxuri- 

 ant growth and rich abundant foliage and is very 

 prollflc. Standard, 1st cl., ea., 50c; doz„ $5.00; 100, 

 $30.00. Mailing size, postpaid, ea., 30c; doz., $3.00. 



This remarkable 



summer pear Is not only the most beautiful In appear- 

 ance, but the largest early pear yet produced. It is 

 large for an early pear, and cannot be surpassed in 

 point of color, which is a most beautiful crimson on 

 a bright yellow ground. Flesh crisp, juicy and pleas- 

 ant, but not of high quality, and should be used be- 

 fore getting overripe. Ripens in central New York 

 from middle of July to first of August, and possesses 

 superior keeping and shipping qualities. There are 

 f e w summer pears that are as profitable as the Lawson 

 and, when properly grown. Its size, beauty and easi- 

 ness cause it to meet with a ready sale. Standard, 

 1st cl., ea., 50c: doz., $5-00; 100 $30.00. Mailing size, 

 postpaid, ea., 30c; doz., $3.00. Dwarf, 1st cl., ea., 

 40c; doz., $4.00; 100, $25.00. 



WlIiDER.— Though small to medium in size, 

 this is as large as any of its season, except Lawsoui 

 and ripens in western New York about August 1st. 

 It is pyriform in shape; smooth and of a pale yellow 

 color with deep red cheek and numerous red dots, 

 very attractive; flesh fine-grained, tender, very good, 

 with rich, sub-acid, sprightly flavor. Ii does not rot 

 at the core— an especially desirable merit In an early 

 pear— and bears shipment well. Standard^ 1st cl., 

 ea., 7.5c; doz., $7.50. Mailing size, postpaid, ea., 50c; 

 doz., $5.00. Dwarf, 1st cl., ea., 60c; doz., $6.00. 



BESSEM:iANK:A.— A Russian variety of ex- 

 treme hardiness and of excellent quality, exceeding- 

 ly valuable from the fact that it extends the possibil- 

 ities of satisfactory pear-growing at least 100 miles 

 further northward. In Vermont It has passed through 

 several winters when ihe thermometer has reached 

 40° below zero for many continuous nights. The 

 fruit Is medium in size, perfect pear-shaped, and 

 nearly or quite seedless; flesh tender, juicy, mildly 

 sub-acid, almost buttery, and very satisfactory for 

 dessert use. The tree is a rapid, upright grower, 

 with bright green foliage always free from rust or 

 mildew. Season September, 



Dr. Hoskins, of Vermont, says : "I have been try- 

 ing for twenty-three years everything called hardy 

 among the older varieties of European and American 

 pears (including all the Maine and western Vermont 

 seedlings), with very little success ; losing all of them 

 in the two severe winters which left the Bessemlanka 

 unscathed." Standard, 1st cl., ea., 50c; doz., $5.00. 



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