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varieties, especially Kieffer and Seckcl. No one should plant Pears extensively in 
this state without first assuring himself what varieties will succeed in his soil; but 
with proper investigation, 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 considered especially free from blight, which is the 
great enemy of the Pear. This disease, 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 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 10 50 100 
Large size. 5 to 7 feet, 2 to 3 years $0.50 $4.50 $20.00 $37.50 
Medium, 4 to 5 feet, 2 to 3 years 40 3.50 15.00 27.50 
Dwarf Pear. Varieties marked with a * can be furnished in dwarfs; these are 
budded upon quince roots, first-class, caliper J4 '"ch and up. Same price as first- 
class standard. 
*BartIett— Large, 
and September. An 
blights badly in most 
planting. 
Flemish Beauty 
juicy, sweet and 
yellow and red, juicy, melting, highly flavored. August 
early and abundant bearer. This excellent variety 
places in Iowa, so cannot be recommended for general 
— Large to very large, yellow with red blush, melting, 
good. September. 
Garber. Large, yellow and red, firm and granular; 
juicy, acid; of fair quality. October. A very vigorous 
grower. 
Golden Russet. Large, golden yellow, russet- 
cd, firm, granular, juicy and good. A very thrifty 
and healthy variety; very promising for Southern 
and Central Iowa. 
Howell. Large, yellow and red, very 
juicy and good. September. 
*Kieffer. Large, yellow, russeted, granu- 
ar, melting, juicy and sweet. October and 
November. A very hardy, vigorous variety, 
remarkably free from blight. An early 
and abundant bearer; valuable chiefly 
for cooking and canning. The fruit 
should be kept until well ripened be- 
fore using. 
Krull. Large, yellowish green, 
firm, becoming juicy, melting, rich and 
sweet. A very late keeping variety; 
healthy and vigorous. 
Lincoln. Large, yellow and red, 
buttery, melting, sweet and very good. 
September. Hardy and prolific. 
Mongolian Snow. Medium to 
large, yellow, russeted, firm; similar 
in quality to Kicflfer. Should be ripen- 
ed in the house. Very vigorous, hardy 
and productive. 
Mt. Vernon. Large, yellow and red, 
granular, melting, juicy and very good. 
October. 
Rossney. Large, yellowish, buttery, 
juicy, melting and very good. September. 
BAKTLETT Hardy, vigorous and free from blight. 
