HoTipr Tl. Chase & Co., Geneva. New York 
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A Kieffer Pear orchard in Pennsylvania. The trees are comparatively low, thus making easy picking 
PEARS 
The soil at the Chase Nurseries is unusually favorable for growing Pear trees, and these 
have for many years been one of our lead ng specialities. Not only are our young trees 
healthy and vigorous, but our selection of varieties is 
larger than that of most nurseries. We have also been 
careful to list only those that are considered the best 
in the different classes. Pears are propagated as 
standards, budded on seedling Pearstock, and as Dwarfs, 
budded on French quince stock. 
Standard Pears will thrive on a great variety of 
soils — clay loam, sandy or gravelly soil — and will bear 
profitable crops on shallow land where many other 
fruit trees would not survive. In situations where 
nature has not provided natural drainage this must be 
supplied by ditching or tiling. The importance of 
drainage cannot be over-estimated, for on land where 
water stands in early spring, or that is wet during the 
growing season, the trees seldom produce good crops; 
the cost of proper artificial drainage is slight when com- 
pared with the value of a bountiful crop of fruit. 
Fertilizer from the stable or the usual commercial 
brands should be used when the land is prepared; also 
in the spring of succeeding years, for Pear trees respond to 
care and cultivation as readily as other fruits. Standard 
Pears should be set from i6 to 20 feet apart each way. 
Mulching should not be overlooked when setting 
Pear trees. For the home garden straw or grass clippings 
are the most convenient, but in the orchard thorough 
tillage is best. Instructions for trimming the roots and 
tops of Pear trees before planting will be found under 
the Apple department. D^arf Kieffer Pears 
