STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY 



MOORESTOWN 



BARTLETT (x 4/5) 



Pear Trees 



Price 4 to 5-foot Trees, 50^ each, $4.50 per 10, $40.00 per 100 



The growing of pears has been somewhat discouraged by the 

 ravages of pear bhght and the San Jose scale. This, however, in 

 many instances has been surmounted bj' thorough culture and by 

 consistent spraying. It has been observed that pear blight is most 

 prevalent here in New Jersey upon soils which suffer from draught. 

 This especially holds during the periods of dry weather. It is 

 recommended that pears, especially of the French type, such as the 

 Bartlett and Seckel, be planted upon well-drained clay loam soils. 



^ARTLETT 



A large summer variety, maturing in New Jersey in the latter 

 part of August. Its color, when fully ripe, is a transparent yellow 

 with a red blush. The flesh is juicy, melting and highly flavored. 

 Bartlett is perhaps the most famiUar pear of the entire list, both for 

 commercial and for private planting and forms the basis by which 

 most other pears are judged. 



^DUTCHESS 



An autumn pear, ripening in New Jersey in late October. One 

 of the largest of the better quahty kinds. It is yellowish-green in 

 color with white, juicy, fine-flavored flesh. We recommend that it 

 be grown as a dwarf. It is highly recommended for either commer- 

 cial or home garden planting. 



NEW JERSEY 



ANJOU 



• As a home orchard autumn variety it is highly recom- 

 mended. It is a large, greenish pear, shaded russet-crimson. 

 It is very fine flavored and most palatable. Anjou will prove pro- 

 ductive either as a dwarf or standard. As a dessert pear for late 

 fall and early winter, we know of no superior. 



KIEFFER 



A variety of very poor quahty for dessert purposes but when 

 properly prepared and canned, it is extremely palatable. Com- 

 mercially it has proven to be very valuable in many instances. 

 It is a splendid shipper and keeper and its extraordinary size, no 

 doubt, adds to its selling value. It is ready for harvest in October. 



SECKEL 



One of the most dehcious pears in cultivation and known better 

 than any other pear of its class. It will average only about two 

 inches in length but is extremely delicate, fine grained and very 

 sweet. The Seckel makes a somewhat slow growth but will prove 

 one of the most valuable of the entire list. 



LAWRENCE 



A winter pear which, perhaps, is unsurpassed for storage purposes. 

 In size it is medium to large; in color a golden yellow with flesh of 

 rich aromatic flavor. The tree is hardy, healthy and productive, 

 and a variety which has proven to be a highly profitable market sort. 



Apricot Trees 



Price 4 to 5-foot Trees, 75? each, $7.00 per 10, $65.00 per 100 



In season the apricot is between cherries and peaches, coming into 

 bearing very early in July. The trees are as hardy as peaches but 

 should be planted on a northern or western exposure to prevent 

 early blooming. / 



1/ MONTGAMET 



This apricot will ripen in early July. It has a deep yellow color 

 flushed with red, the flesh being firm and juicy and very dehcious. 

 This variety is perhaps more largely planted for commercial purposes 

 than any other here in the East. The tree is very hardy, produces 

 well and is highly recommended. 



Quince Trees 



Price 4 to 5-foot Trees, 75e each, $7.00 per 10, $65.00 per 100 



The qviince has proven to be a very rehable crop. The trees grow 

 well in most any soil but prefer well-drained loam that does not sufi'er 

 from draught. The leading varieties in this district are Orange 

 for early and Champion for late. 



/ ORANGE 



A standard old variety, ripening its large roundish fruits in early 

 October. The Orange Quince is perhaps more extensively cultivated 

 than anj' other varietj'. - 



/ CHAMPION 



A very large, late ripening sort that may be depended upon to 

 produce a satisfactory crop. The fruit is uniform, very fragrant 

 and will prove invaluable for preserves, jelhes and for canning. 



