36 HARRISONS' NURSERIES, BERLIN, MD., U. S. A. 



Harrison-Grown Pear Trees 



Fine flavor, reliability, profit, long life of trees, and general 

 goodness make pears a staple fruit. They are good to have in a 

 home-orchard, on a lawn, or about a farm — for home use. They 

 are making money for many men, the income of whose farms is 

 increased considerably by the returns from the pears the owners 

 sell. 



As to varieties, Kieffer is par excellence the kind for commer- 

 cial orchards on a large scale, on account of the sure crop, the 

 quantity yielded, and the ability of the fruit to stand handling. 

 Bartlett is not far behind, however. It is a summer pear, of finer 

 quality for eating fresh than Kieffer. but it pays for this in that 

 it is so mellow and tender that it will not stand so much handling. 



Anjou, Duchess, and Seckel need no introduction to the major- 

 ity of planters, and each is suited to a special condition, under 

 which it is unexcelled. A careful selection of sorts will give ripe 

 pears from July to the following May, which should be the aim 

 in a home orchard. 



Light or sandy soils are not so good for pears as heavy loams 

 or clay. Pears stand more water than peaches or apples, too, but 

 still should not have wet feet — a requirement that holds good gen- 

 erally in fruit-growing. Always avoid too much tillage, nitrogen, 

 and stable manure — give more potash and phosphoric acid. 



Try to get the trees to begin ripening wood and fruit earlier 

 in season than apple trees. 



Pear trees should be pruned thoroughly when dormant ; rarely 

 is it advisable to do much cutting during the growing season. 



Kieffer — "Winter. Fruit large to very large ; skin yellow, with 

 light vermillion cheek. Flesh brittle, very juicy. Most popu- 

 lar canning pear. Keeps well in ordinary storage. 



Prices of Kieffer Pear Trees 



Each 10 100 1000 



S to 4 ft $0 70 $6 00 $50 00 $400 00 



4 to 5 ft 80 7 00 60 00 500 00 



5 to 6 ft 90 8 00 70 00 600 00 



6 to 7 ft 100 9 00 80 00 700 00 



Parcel Post size (2 to 3 ft.), 70c each prepaid. 



