CATALOGUE SOUTHERN NURSERIES, 
Pears 
■ - nving of this valuable fruit for both home and market purposes cannot be too strongl 
li far exeeeds the apple In its melting, juicy texture, rich, refined flavor, and the range of 
■s Is such that, by a judicious selection, the ripening- season, beginning in July, can be con- 
in succession into winter. It is a mistaken opinion among some persons that standard pears 
are a long time coming into bearing. Many of the varieties begin to boar in four to six years aft. r 
transplanting, and some of the newer varieties, such as the Kieffers, will produce fruit as soon as 
the dwarf pear, which is usually two to three years after transplanting. The pears when once in 
bearing seldom fail to produce a crop of fruit annually. 
Gatlioring Pears — In order to retain the juice and best flavor, summer pears should be gath- 
ered at least ten days before they are ripe, and autumn pears at least two weeks; winter varieties 
as soon as the leaves begin to drop. 
Tliinnlng the Fruit — When the trees are heavily laden the fruit should be thinned when about 
one-third grown, else the fruit will be poor and the trees injured. 
We grow none but the very best varieties, having discarded those that we have learned from 
experience are not desirable. The list we offer, while perhaps not as lengthy as some others, is 
composed of the best tested varieties to be had. New varieties w^lll be added from time to time, as 
fast as their merits prove them to be worthy of propagation. 
SELECT LIST OF PEARS. 
SUMMKK AND AUTIMX PEAKS. 
Konnce — New. Originated In Illinois, and described 
as the best very early pear, ripening two weeks before 
the Early Harvest: medium to large size; yellow, one 
side of which Is covered with red; does not rot at the 
core; very productive; handsome; a good shipper; profit- 
able tree, vigorous, upright and free from blight. 
Early Harvest — Tree robust and free from blight. 
Size medium, fair quality; color yellow, with red cheek. 
Ripens with the earliest, and Is justly classed as a mar- 
ket pear. 
Seckel — Small, short, pear-form; yellowish brown, with 
russet-red cheek; rich. Juicy, and melting, August. 
Hartlett — Large; pear-shaped; yellow; rich, .iulcy and 
very fine. The most popular variety of its season. Early 
in August. 
Osband's Summer — This Is one of the old hardy 
standard pears; of medium size and clear of blight; pro- 
lific bearer and good quality. Ripens In July. 
Buffum — Medium; ovate; yellowish, with a broad, 
reddish cheek, somewhat russeted. buttery, sweet. Very 
good. August. 
Wilder — Small and medium. bell-shaped; yellow 
ground, shaded carmine; flesh whitish yellow, fine grain- 
ed, tender, sub-acid. Vigorous grower, early and annual 
bearer, very productive; good quality and one of the first 
to ripen. Probably the best early market variety. Ripens 
with Alexander peach. 
Slieldon — Medium; yellow on a greenish russet, with 
a richly shaded cheek; flesh a little coarse; melting and 
juicy, with a brisk, vinous flavor; highly perfumed. Pro- 
ductive. September. 
C'lapp'H Favorite — Large, resembling Bartlett; ripen- 
ing a few days earlier; productive. Last of July. 
Ducheso D'AnKouleme— Very large; dull yellow; but- 
tery, rich. Juicy and excellent; does best as a dwarf. 
August. 
Klemish B«auty — Large; greenish yellow, russetted; 
sweet and rich, excellent flavor; productive. July. 
Howell— A fine large pear, sweet and melting;" pale 
yellow, with a red cheek and patches of russet. June 
and July. 
Buerre D'.lnjou — Rather large; obtuse form; greenish 
yellow; dull rod cheek; rich melting and butters'. Suc- 
ceeds best as dwarf. October 
Tyson — Medium or large; bright yellow, with a red- 
dish brown, softly shaded cheek, sometimes russetted; 
flesh of fine texture, buttery, very melting, juicy; flavor 
nearly sweet, aromatic, slightly perfumed, excellent. 
August. 
Comet or T..awNon — -Tills pear Is now attracting a 
good deal of attention, and promises to be a profitable 
sort for the early market. The tree Is a vigorous grower and very productive; fruit above medium size and 
of most beautiful crimson color, on yellow ground; flesh crisp and pleasant, though not of best quality. Ripens 
early In Jul.v. 
Dewey'H Premium— Of Oriental type; originated in Ohio; the fruit Is large, beautiful golden russet, flushed 
with red to the sun; the quality Is good, but like most pears It should be picked before fully ripe and ripened 
slowly to attain perfection; bears early; very productive; excellent for market and canning. Pall. 
Markleroy Pear — Tills wonderful pear was brought to Franklin County, Tenn.. bv Mr. Davis Mackleroy. from 
bouth Carolina, over one hundred years ago (he was the first settler In this county). The tree has not tailed 
to bear a single crop In Its history. Ripens here about the 16th of June. The tree Is now living and promises 
to beAr several more crops. 
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