Fruit and Ornamental Trees. 
In extent, variety, and superior quality our stock is unsurpassed. We have 
cultivated with the special purpose of making perfect specimens, and are confident 
that our stock will give full satisfaction. 
For a full hst of varieties see our General Catalogue, which will be sent on 
receipt of 4 cents in postage stamps. 
NEW PEARS. 
Idaho. A remarkably hardy and vigorous seedling, which is now attracting 
much attention on account of its productiveness and good qualities. It is said to 
be a seedling from the Bartlett, of upright, vigorous growth, very fruitful, of 
largest size, and enduring a cold of 32° below zero. Skin, golden yellow, with 
many russety spots; flesh, melting, juicy, with a sprightly vinous, delicious flavor. 
Season, September and October. 
All cultivators will wish to try this promising variety. Strong three-year speci- 
mens, $2 each; one-year, 50 cents each. 
The Wilder Pear. This new candi- 
date, to which has been given the hon- 
ored name of " Wilder," claims the fol- 
lowing points of merit : — 
1st. Extra earliness ; ripening about Au- 
gust I. 
2d. Superior quality for the season. 
3d. No rotting at the core. 
4th. Great beauty and productiveness. 
5th. Great vigor and hardiness. 
WILDER PEAR. 
» (Much reduced.) 
The following indorsements have been given to it : — 
" One of the best, if not the best, of its season." — Pres. T. T. Lvon. 
" It has come to stay." — Hon. H. E. Van Deman. 
" Handsome, melting, sweet, pleasant. Very good." — Ellwangek & Barky. 
"A decided acquisition."— Pres. Geo. Sweet. 
" Finest of all early pears." — J. T. LovETT. 
"Delicious: worthy of trial." — Rural New-Yorker. 
With such testimony in its favor, every one will want the " Wilder." Price for 
strong two-year trees, 5 to 6 feet, $l; three-year, 6 to 8 feet, $1.50. 
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