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Reid’s Nurseries— Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 
Pears. 
The Pear, like most other things highly desirable and valuable, cannot be had without attention, labor and 
skill. The relative price 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 be left until the leaves begin to fall. 
Dwarfs must always be planted sufficiently i>eep 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 PEAR. 
KOONCE. 
This fine and valuable early Pear is a chance seedling, found on an old farm in the State of Illinois. The 
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 productive; fruit medium to large; skin yellow, with a very handsome 
blush ; does not rot at the core, like many of the other early sorts. Ripens two weeks earlier than Harvest Belle. 
In offering this to the public, we feel 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 in 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 to your needs. It 
is so hardy that it will stand the rigor of your winter, and being so early in season, will come into market be- 
fore the glut of southern Kieffer and Le Contes, and bring the highest price. Prices, first-class, 50 cents 
each, $5 per dozen ; medium, 40 cents each, $4 per dozen ; small size by mail, postpaid. 25 cents each, $2-5° 
per dozen. 
