DESCRIPTIVE PRICED CATALOOUE. 
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Vermont Beauty. Most desirable of all dessert Pears. Ripens a little 
later that Seckel; much excels that variety m size and beauty. Fruit of full 
medium size, ovate, yellow, and covered on the sunny side with a bright car- 
mine red, making it indeed a beauty. Perfectly hardy, a free grower and an 
abundant and annual bearer. October and November. 
BoSC. A Pear that is more and more receiving the attention thatit deserves, 
and is one of the leading business Pears for New England. It is an ideal Pear, 
combining as it does good looks, and size with the best of quality, equalling the 
Seckel in flavor and is large to very large. The Bosc is usually grown by top 
working for the simple reason that it is difficult to get a good formed tree if 
budded at the ground. We have some fine 2 year old budded trees worked at 
the ground and nave kept them trained so the bodies are straight; in 50 and 
100 lots we can give good bargains; inquire for price. 
Kieffer'S Hybrid. Said to be a hybrid between Bartlett and the 
Chinese Sand Pear. The tree is a vigorous grower, an early and regular bear- 
er, and very productive. Fruit large, rich yellow, tinged with red. Ripeus in 
October. Unequalled for canning. 40c. each, $30.00 per hundred. 
Seckel. Small, yellowish russet, with a red cheek; flesh whitish, buttery; 
very juicy and melting, with a peculiarly rich, spicy flavor and aroma; the 
richest and finest variety known, and e.xtensively planted all over the country. 
A most prolific bearer. September and October. 
Bartlett Seckle. Originated with Mr. Moore, of Brighton, N. Y. 
A cross between Bartlett and Seckle; size about with Bartlett and ten days 
later. Very much resembles Bartlett, but of finer quality; should be largely 
disseminated; good grower and productive. Large trees 40c. ; medium size 30c. 
Howell. One of the finest late September Pears; very productive; large 
and handsome, and of good quality; desirable. 
SELECT LIST.-WINTER PEARS.5t 
Lawrence. Above medium size, yellow, tender and melting; of excel- 
lent quality, and one of the best winter Pears. In season during mid-winter. 
President Drouard. A variety recently introduced from France, 
highly recommended for its rich flavor and great keeping qualities. Tree a 
vigorous grower. Fruit large and handsome, melting and juicy, with a del- 
icious perfume. March to May. 50c. each, large size trees. 
Winter Nellis. A superb winter Pear of highest quality. A good bear- 
er and should be in every collection. Skin yellowish green dotted with gray 
russet. In perfection in December and January. 75c. each. 
Josephine de Malines. One of the best early winter Pears, often 
keeping till raid-winter; size medium, yellowish with small dots; long stalk; of 
a sweet peculiar flavor. 75c. each. 
DWARF PEARS^ 
We have many calls for varieties of Dwarf Pears which are not generally 
grown as dwarfs, such as Sheldon, Lawrence, Bosc and others. It does not 
seem to be generally understood that many varieties of Pears do not succeed 
when dwarfed. Our principal varieties of dwarf Pears are Duchess d' Angou- 
leme, Clapp's Favorite, Howell, Anjou, Louise Bonne, Seckle, and a few 
others, all of which do well as dwarfs. 
PRICE OF DWARK PEARS. Each Doz. 100. 
First-class. 2 yr. trees, |o 20 $2 00 $12 00 
Medium 2 yr. trees 015 150 800 
1^^.^.^.^^^ There are few more desirable fruits than 
the Cherry. It may be planted near the 
street, or used to line avenues, as an 
ornament, and it will at the same time produce an abundance of de- 
licious fruit. This may be eaten out of hand, preserved, or it will find a 
ready market at highly profitable prices, for shipping, canning, etc. The trees 
thrive in any well drained location. The Duke and Morello. or acid varieties, 
are thoroughly hardy, while the Heart and Bigarreau, or sweet sorts, will 
successfully resist very cold weather, and maybe grown in most places. 
