CENTER POINT, IOWA. 
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Pears 
Although formerly considered very unfavorable for Pear growing, Iowa soil 
and climate are proving themselves well adapted to the production of several var- 
ieties. 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 some variety of Pear with excel- 
lent results, and the trees blight less. 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 us'iially 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. 
Dipping the pruning tools frequently during the process in a solution of bichloride 
of mercury will prevent their spreading the disease. 
PRICE LIST OF FEAR TREES. 
Bach 10 50 
Large size, 5 to 7 feet, 2 to 3 years $0.50 $4.50 $20.00 
Medium size, 4 to 5 feet, 2 to 3 years 40 3.50 15.00 
Dwarf pears. Varieties marked with a * can he furnished in dwarfs: these are budded 
on Quince roots. Large size, caliper %-inch and up, same price as large sized standards. 
♦Bartlett— Large; yellow and red; juicy; verv good. September. Hardy and prolific, 
melting and highly flavored. August Mongolian Snow— Medium to large; yellow; 
and September. An early and abund 
100 
$37.50 
27.50 
ant bearer. 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. Sep- 
tember. 
Barber — Large to very large; 
yellow and red; firm and 
granular; juicy and acid; of 
fair quality. October. A 
very vigorous grower. 
Golden Russet — Large; golden 
yellow; russeted; firm; 
granular; juicy and 
good. A very thriftv 
and healthy variety; 
very promising for 
southern and central 
Iowa. 
Howell — Large ; yel- 
low and red : very 
juicy and good. 
September. 
* Kieffer — Large; yel- 
low; russetted; 
granular; juicy and 
sweet. October and 
November. A very 
hardy, vigorous va- 
riety, remarkably 
free from blight. 
An early and abun- 
dant bearer; valu- 
able chieflv for 
cooking and can- 
ning. The fruit 
should be kept un- 
til well ripened be- 
fore using. 
Krull— Large; yellowish- 
flrm; becoming juicy, melt- 
ing, rich and sweet. A very 
late keeping variety; heal- Baruett. 
llncoln— Lar|e!°ye S llow and red; buttery, melting', sweet and 
russetted; firm: similar in quality to 
Kieffer. Should be ripened in the 
house. Very vigorous, hardy and 
productive. 
Mt. Vernon— Large; yellow and red: 
»r;m"lar: melting; juicy and good. 
October. 
Rossney— Large; yellowish: buttery, 
juicy melting and very good. 
Ha'-dy. vigorous and free from 
blight. 
*Seckel— Small ; brownish-greer. 
with red russet; buttery; melt- 
ing: juicy and delicious; o. 
the very best quality. Sep- 
tember. A slow growing, 
verv hardy and healthy va- 
riety. 
Sheldon— Large: greenish-yel- 
russeted; melting, 
sweet and good. Octo- 
ber. • 
Vermont Beaut y — 
Medium size; yel- 
low and red; rich 
and juicy; very 
good. October. Very 
hardy, vigorous and 
prolific. 
* Wilder — S mall to 
medium : yellow 
shaded crimson; 
fine grained; tender 
and good. Vigor- 
ous and productive. 
August. 
W o r d e n Seckel — A 
seedling of Seckel; 
of similar quality, but 
much superior in size 
and color. Hardy and 
productive. October. 
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