Homer N. Chase & Co., Geneva, New York 
AUTUMN PEARS 
Beurre Bosc. Large; yellow, russetted; 
half-melting; highly flavored and delicious. 
Tree a moderate grower, rather erect; bears 
well. September and October. 
Duchesse d'Angouleme. Large; dull green- 
ish-yellow, spotted with russet; flesh-white and 
very juicy. October. 
Flemish Beauty. Large; yellow and brown, 
with spots of russet; flesh melting and sweet, 
with musky flavor. September and October. 
HowelL Large; pale waxen yellow, with red 
cheek; rich and sweet, melting; aromatic flavor. 
Tree an erect, free grower, hardy and pro- 
ductive. September and October. 
SeckeL Small; yellowish brown, with red 
cheek; flesh very rich, spicy and sweet, of the 
highest flavor. Tree small, slow and erect 
grower. Standard small Pear. September and 
October. 
Sheldon. Medium to large; russet and red; 
flesh melting, rich and delicious. Tree vigorous 
and erect, bearing freely. October and Novem- 
ber. 
Vermont Beauty. Medium; yellow and car- 
mine; flesh melting, sprightly and very good. 
Tree healthy, hardy and productive. October. 
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LATE AUTUMN AND 
WINTER PEARS 
Beurre d'Anjou. Large; light green, with 
russet and red cheek; flesh buttery and melt- 
ing, with sprightly vinous flavor; a splendid 
keeper. Tree a strong grower and very pro- 
ductive. One of the best autumn Pears; should 
be in every orchard. October and November. 
Beurre Clairgeau. Very large; yellow and 
red; flesh yellowish, nearly melting. Tree a 
free grower and an early, abundant bearer. 
This is an excellent market variety. October 
and November. 
Kieffer. Large, rich golden yellow, sprinkled 
with dots and tinted with red; flesh slightly 
coarse, juicy and melting, with pronounced 
quince-flavor. Tree remarkably vigorous; an 
early and prolific bearer. One of the best vari- 
eties for planting east of the Rocky Moun- 
tains. The Kiefi'er is a profitable market 
variety on account of its good keeping and 
shipping qualities; the large size and rich 
coloring make it unusually attractive to the 
purchaser, and it finds a ready sale. 
Lawrence. Medium; greenish yellow, marked 
with russet; flesh melting, with pleasant, 
aromatic flavor. Tree a moderate grower and 
free bearer; hardy, vigorous and long-lived. 
DWARF PEARS 
Though the tree is dwarf, the fruit is the same size as that produced by the Standard trees. 
We can supply in dwarf form all varieties which we list as standards, but we strongly recommend 
the following varieties as being most satisfactory: 
Bartlett Duchesse d'Angouleme Lawrence 
Beurre d'Anjou Clapp's Favorite Seckel 
Vermont Beauty For descriptions, see standards. 
Dish of Lawrence Pears 
