E. W. REID’S NURSERIES, BRIDGEPORT, OHIO 
THE KOONCE PEAR 
Koonce Pear. 
PEARS. 
The Pear, like most other things highly desirable and valuable, cannot be had without attention, 
labor and skill. The relative prices of the apple and Pear being about as one to ten, show at the same time the 
superior value of the latter, and the greater skill required to bring it to perfection. Summer Pears should be 
gathered at least ten days before they are ripe, and autumn Pears at least a fortnight. Winter varieties, if they 
will hang so long, may ho left until the leaves begin to fall. 
Dwarfs must always be planted sufficiently deep to cover the Junction of the Pear and quince two 
or three inches, the soil made rich and well tilled, and about one-half of the previous summer’s growth cut off 
each spring. Under this treatment dwarfs are everywhere successful. The side branches should not be removed 
higher than one foot from the ground in dwarfs, while standards may be trimmed to any height desired. Train in 
pyramidal form. Gather when, on gently lifting the fruit, the stem will readily separate from the branch. Place 
in a dark room until fully matured. Winter Pears may hang on the trees until danger of frost. 
KOONCE. 
This fine and valuable early Pear is a chance seedling, found on an old farm in the stato of Illinois, lire 
original tree was very old and had borne many abundant crops. In the community where it originated it is known 
as the leading early Pear; in fact, the only early Pear that has been a success. Tree is a very vigorous 
grower, free from blight, hardy and produut.ive; fruit medium to large; skin yellow, with a very handsome blush, 
does not rot at tho core, like many of the other early sorts. Ripens two weeks earlier than Harvest Belle. In 
offering this Pear to the public, we feel that we are supplying a long felt want, and at a price which will bring it within 
reach of all. It will stand on its merits anywhere, and meets the needs of the progressive fruit-grower for an 
early market Pear, good in quality, beautiful In appearance and large In size. For fruit-growers both i m 
the north and south, this should prove very valuable. Its vigorous growth, with heavy foliage, should enable it to 
endure a hot climate, while its late blooming and hardiness in bud will insure for it abundant crops, despite the 
frosts that so often kill the Kieffer and Le Conte. For the north, it is expressly suited; it is so hardy that it will 
stand the rigor of winter, and, being so early in season, will come into market before the glut of southern 
Kieffers and Le Contes, and bring the highest price. Price, first-class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz. ; medium, 
30 cts. each, $3 per doz. ; small size, by mail, postpaid, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
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