GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES 



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Japanese Persimmons, 10 to 11 feet apart. 



Grapes, such as Delaware, Ives Seedling, vvhieb are of slow growth. to S feet apart 

 each way. 



Thrifty growers, like Concord, Triumph, Goethe, et<\. 8 to 10 feet apart. 



Herbemont, Cynthiana, etc., which are the most rapid growers, 12 feet apart, in rows 

 three feet wide. 



I,E 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, jnicy. melting, and of good quality, doing better 

 in the South than elsewhere. It bears transportation well. Time of ripening begins 

 about the middle of July. It promises to be the pear for the South. 



Rooted one year old trees, 4 to 6 feet, 20c. each: $12 per 100; $1.50 per dozen ; two 

 year old trees, 6 to 8 feet, 25c. each; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. 



KIEFFER'S HYBRID PEAR 



A variety from Philadelphia; 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 < ibinese 

 parent. Fruit large and handsome; bright yellow and red cheek; flesh tender, juicy and 

 well flavored. It comes into bearing at an early age. Ripens end of September, or be- 

 ginning of October. It is an excellent sort for preserving. 



One year old trees, branched and flue, 20c. each; $1.75 per dozen. 



