The Chase Nurseries, Geneha, Nelv 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; crimson- 
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. 
HoweU. Large; with red cheek; rich and 
sweet, melting; aromatic flavor. Tree an erect, 
free grower, hardy and productive. 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. Large; rus.set and red; 
flesh melting, rich and delicious. Tree 
vigorous and erect, bearing freely. 
October. 
Vermont Beauty. Medium: )'elIow 
and carmine; flesh melting, s])rightly 
and very good. Tree healthy, hardy 
and productive. October. 
LATE AUTUMN AND WIN- 
TER VARIETIES] 
Beurre d'Anjou. Large; light 
green, with russet and red cheek; flesh 
buttery and melting, with sprightly 
vinous flavor. A splendid keeper, 
very productive ; 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. 
Garber. Large; bright yellow, with red; 
flesh juicy and good; delicious when canned. 
Trees hardy and healthy; free bearers. Middle 
to last of SeptemVjer. 
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. 
Lawrence. Medium; gold 
and yellow; flesh melting, with 
pleasant, aromatic 
flavor. Tree a 
moderate grower 
and free bearer; 
hardy and vig- 
orous. 
ROSSNEV PEAR 
DWARF PEARS 
\\'hile we can supply in dwarf form all varieties which we list as standards, we strongly 
recommend the following varieties as being most satisfactory : 
Bartlett 
Beurre d'Anjou 
Vermont Beauty 
Duchesse d'Angouleme 
Clapp's Favorite 
For descrijjtions, see standards. 
Lawrence 
Seckel 
