rOK THE PEOPLE. 
THE cultivation of this noble fruit is rapidly extending as its value 
becomes more and more appreciated. The range is such that 
it may now be had in fine condition from mid-summer to mid- 
winter. The melting, juicy texture, refined flavor and delicate 
aroma give the pear rank above all other fruits, and especially as a dessert 
fruit, it stands pre-eminent. Being cultivated both as dwarfs and standards 
renders it equally adapted to ."^mall or large places. For market purposes 
the pear stands at the head of the list of fruits in point of profit. 
Summer pears should be gathered at least ten days before they are ripe, 
autumn pears a fortnight, whereas winter pears may hang until the leaves 
begin to fall. When trees are heavily laden, thin the fruit when about one- 
third grown. This will improve the quality of the fruit and prevent injury 
to the trees. The following varieties have been well tested, and are recom- 
mended as the best of their respective seasons : 
BARTLETT (Summer). 
This fine pear is too well known the country over to require any descrip- 
tion. It will ever stand at the head as the finest summer pear. 
FLEMISH BEAUTY (Early Fall). 
This, Hke Bartlett, has long held first place in popular favor, and is 
esteemed the best of its season, both for its beauty and luscious flavor. Tree 
is also very hardy and thrives everywhere. 
CLAPP'S FAVORITE (Early Fall). 
A cross between Bartlett and Flemish Beauty, and shares their good 
quahties. Should be picked before fully ripe. September. Dwarf or standard. 
Where they can be given the room, we recommend standard trees for 
all three of the above, and where grown in this way can recommend them 
as being sure to give our customers the highest satisfaction ; and the day of 
their purchase will be looked back to for years to come as one of great wisdom 
in thus providing for future pleasure and profit. 
