Center Point, Iowa 
Pears 
Although formerly considered very unfavorable for Pear growing, Iowa soil and 
climate are proving themselves well adapted to the production of several varieties. 
No one should pliant Pears extensively in this state without first assuring himself 
what varieties will succeed in his soil, but with proper investigation, we are con- 
vinced that every section of Iowa will produce some variety of Pear with excellent 
results. As a commercial fruit the pear stands close to the apple and the peach, and 
we are convinced that the time is near at hand when Iowa will grow the pears 
needed for its own markets. 
The varieties listed below are considered especially free from blight, which is 
the great enemy of the Pear. This disease usually shows itself by the blackening 
and drooping of the leaves, and is controlled by cutting off the infected branches 
several inches beyond the point to which the disease extends and burning them. Dip- 
ping the pruning tools frequently during the process in a solution of bi-chloride of 
mercury will prevent their spreading the disease. 
Dwarf Pears — Varieties marked with 
a * can be furnished in dwarfs; these 
are budded on Quince root. Large 
size, caliper %-inch and up, same 
price as large-sized standards. 
•Bnrtlett — Large; yellow and red; 
juicy; melting and highly flavored. 
August and September. This excellent 
variety blights badly in many places 
in Iowa, so cannot be recommended 
for general planting. 
Flemish Beauty — Large to very large; 
yellow with red blush; melting; 
juicy; sweet and good. September. 
Garber — Large to very large; yellow 
and ted; firm and granular; juicy and 
acid; of fair quality. October. A 
very vigorous grower. 
♦KleiTer — Large; yellow; russeted; 
granular; juicy and sweet. October 
and November. A very hardy, vigor- 
ous variety, remarkably free from 
blight. An early and abundant 
bearer; valuable chiefly for cooking 
and canning. The fruit should be kept 
until well ripened before using. 
Lincoln — Large; yellow and red; but- 
tery, melting, sweet and very good. 
September. Hardy and prolific. 
•Seckel — Small; brownish-green with 
red russet; buttery; melting; juicy 
and delicious; of the very best qual- 
ity. September. A slow growing, 
very hardy and healthy variety. 
Sheldon — Large; greenish-yellow; rus- 
seted; melting; juicy, sweet and good. 
October. 
Rosaney — Large, yellowish, buttery, juicy, 
melting and very good. Hardy, vigor- 
ous and free from blight. One of our 
best varieties. September. 
Vermont Beauty — Medium size, yellow and 
red, rich and juicy. Very good, October. 
Very hardy, vigorous, healthy and pro- 
lific. A splendid variety. 
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Klefier 
•Wilder — Small to medium; yellow shaded 
crimson; fine grained; tender and good. 
Vigorous and productive. August. 
Worden Seckel — A seedling of Seckel; of 
similar quality, but much superior in 
size and color. Hardy and productive. 
October. 
