Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, Evergreens and Ornamentals 
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SELECT PEARS 
Although formerly considered very 
unfavorable for Pear growing, the Iowa 
soil and climate are now proving them- 
selves well adapted to the production of 
numerous varieties, especially Kieffer and 
Seckel. No one should plant Pears ex- 
tensively in this state without first 
assuring himself what varieties will 
succeed in his soil; but, with proper inves- 
tigation, we are convinced that every 
section of Iowa will produce one or more 
varieties of Pears 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 con- 
sidered especially free from blight which 
is the great enemy of the Pear. This dis- 
ease, when it appears at all, shows itself 
in 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. Dipping career pear 
the pruning tools frequently during the 
process in a solution of bichloride of mercury will prevent a spreading of the disease. 
By selecting our trees and exercising proper care, however, little trouble from blight 
need be expected in growing Pears. 
PRICE-LIST OF PEAR TREES Each lo so lOO 
First-class, s to 7 feet, 2 to 3 years $0 so $4 so $J0 00 $37 So 
Medium, 4 to 5 feet, 2 to 3 years 40 3 so is 00 27 5* 
Varieties marked with a * can be furnished in dwarfs; these are budded upon quince 
roots, first-class, caliper inch and up. Same price as first-class standard. The fol- 
lowing list can be furnished in sizes as priced above. We describe only a few of the 
leading varieties. 
*BaitIett Golden Russet Lincoln Vermont Beauty 
*Flemish Beauty *Kie£fer Howell Worden-Seckel 
*Seckel KruU Shropshire Wilder 
Sheldon Mt. Vernon Rossney Mongolian Snow 
Garber 
Golden Russet Pear. This unique variety promises to be of great value in the 
south half of Iowa; its peculiar thick, leathery foliage renders it free from blight. It is 
proving a young and heavy bearer of fruit; above medium size and of good quality. 
Garber. Rapid, vigorous grower; young bearer, hardy, productive. Fruit very 
large; excellent for canning. Season, September and October. 
♦Kieffer's Hybrid Pear. A cross between the Bartlett and Chinese Sand Pear. 
Now regarded as a standard fruit; with us it has never shown any trace of blight. Fruit 
measures 10 to 12 inches around; flesh white and firm, juicy and rich, with pleasant 
flavor and good quality. Will keep through November. The fruit is at its best when 
plucked early — just as soon as the stem separates easily from the twig — and laid 
away in a cool, dark place, to ripen gradually. 
Seckel. Tree is the healthiest and hardiest of all Pear trees, bearing regular and 
abundant crops in clusters at the end of branches. Flesh whitish, buttery, very juicy 
and melting, with a peculiar rich, spicy flavor and aroma; pronounced the richest and 
most exquisitely flavored variety known. Season here, September. 
Worden Seckel. This beautiful Pear was originated by Mr. Sylvester Worden 
of Minetto, N. Y. A seedling of the Seckel and fully equal to its famous parent, which 
it much resembles in flavor and is equally luscious, more juicy, and with an aroma 
equally rich and inviting, while in size, color, form and appearance it is decidedly 
superior. Will endure any climate and is an enormous bearer. Ripens just after 
Seckel. 
