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