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been made with success. This is, by graft- 
ing this and other fine varieties upon the 
Le Conte—by so doing the trees are im- 
parted with the vigor of the latter, grow- 
ing stronger, and making finer and healthier 
trees. We offer trees grafted on the Le 
Conte stock for sale. One year old trees, 
40c. each, $4.00 per dozen. 
CLAPP’S PAVORITE PEAR.—A large 
new Pear, resembling the Bartlett, but does 
not possess its musky flavor. Fine texture, 
juicy, with a rich, delicate vinous fiavor. 
It is very productive. On Le Conte stock. 
One year old, 40c. each;. $3.75 per dozen. 
DUCHESS D’ANGOULEME PEAR.—An- 
other popular variety which does well in 
this section on Le Conte stock. One year 
old, 40c. each; $3.75 per dozen. 
GARBER’S HYBRID PEAR.—An excel- 
lent, hardy variety, introduced here some 
years ago by Richard Frotscher. It has 
proven an excellent bearer, and so far has 
never been attacked by blight. The fruit 
is oblong, of a delicious flavor, flesh melt- 
ing and juicy. Ripens in August and Sep- 
tember. On Le Conte stock; 40c. each; 
$3.75 per dozen. 
HOWELL PEARB.—One of the best for 
here. Tree is an upright free grower, and 
an early and profuse bearer. One year old, 
60c. each. ‘ 
JEFFERSON PEAR.— Another blight- 
proof Pear very distinct in habit and 
growth from other varieties under cultiva- 
tion. It ripens in central Mississippi from 
the ist to 10th of June, is in the market 
with the earliest peaches, and brings the 
highest prices. It is above medium size; 
color, bright yellow with a bright deep 
crimson cheek. It is ripe and marketed 
before Le Conte is ready to ship. One year 
old, 40c. each; $3.75 per dozen. 
KEIFFER’S HYBRID PEAR.—A hybrid 
between the China Sand and Bartlett, both 
of which resemble it in wood and foliage. 
It has the vigor and productiveness of its 
Fruit large and handsome, 
Chinese parent. 
bright yellow and red cheek; flesh tender, 
juicy and well flavored. It comes inte 
bearing at an early age. Ripens end of 
September or beginning of October. It is 
excellent sort for preserving. Two year 
old trees, 30c. each; $3.50 per dozen. Three 
year old trees, 75c. each; $8.00 per dozen. 
; LE CONTE PEAR.—This Southern Pear 
is as vigorous in growth as the China Sand, 
and is an enormous bearer. The fruit is 
large, pale yellow, juicy, melting, and of 
good quality, doing better in the South than 
elsewhere. It bears transportation well. It 
promises to be the Pear for the South. 
Rooted one year old trees, 30c. each; $28.06 
per 100; $3.00 per dozen. Two year old 
trees, 5 to 6 feet, 50c. each. 
MAGNOLIA PEAR.—A valuable new 
Japan seedling. It is a smail, stock tree, 
with large, deep green leaves. It leafs out 
and blooms too late to ever be caught by 
frost. Bears when very young, two or 
three years after planting. The,fruit is 
very large, dark reddish-brown. The flesh 
is white, tender, crisp and sweet. Very 
little core and no coarse grains near the 
core. The Magnolia is the best for home 
eating and use of all the Pears Known to 
Southern planters! It ripens late. Gener- 
ally later than Keiffer. 75c. each. 
PLUM TREES. 
ABUNDANCE PLUM.—One of the oldest 
and best known Japanese varieties; hardy 
and productive. Fruit large, lemon yellow, 
with heavy bloom; good quality. $40c. 
each; $4.00 per dozen. 
APRICOT PLUM (Prunus Simoni).—This 
Plum comes from North China. The fruit, 
when ripening, shines like apples of gold, 
and becomes a rich vermilion when ripe. 
It is very firm and mealy, and equal to any 
Le Conte Pear. 
Leg Bands 
Magnolia Pear. 
for Tagging Pouliry. 
