Leaders in JVeb) Tears 
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REID'S NURSERIES, UPLAND, OHIO 
PEARS 
The Pear, like most other things highly desirable and valuable, cannot he 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 be left until the leaves begin to fall. 
Dwarfs must always be planted sulficiently deep to cover 
the junction of the Pear and quince 2 or 3 inches, the soil 
made rich and well tilled, and about one-half of the pre- 
vious 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 standard trees may be trimmed 
any height desired. Train in pyramidal form. Gather 
when, on gently lilting the fruit, the stem will readily sep- 
arate from the branch. Place in a dark room until fully ma- 
tured. 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 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 
early Pear ; in fact, the only early Pear that has 
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 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 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 bloom- 
Rossney. ing and har- 
, , diness 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. 
Prices, first-class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz. ; medium, 30 cts. each, 
S3 per doz.; small size, by mail, postpaid, 25c. each, $ 2.50 per doz. 
Rossney 
A new and excellent Pear, raised from seed at 
Salt Lake City, Utah. In size medium to large ; 
very fine-grained ; flesh melting, juicy, very sweet. ■ 
Ripens two weeks after Bartlett; is an excellent 
keeper and shipper, with tree much stronger than 
Kieffer. Luther Burbank says : “ The samples of 
Rossney Pear arrived in due season. The large 
size, handsome form, and creamy yellow skin with 
crimson blush, give thefruit a tempting appearance; 
and the tender, creamy flesh of just the right tex- 
ture, with no hard spots and an unusually small 
core, with its superior flavor, makes it about the 
best Pear so far seen. If the tree is vigorous, 
healthy and productive, would prefer it to any 
other, even the standards Bartlett or Seckel.” 
Specimens of this new variety were received by us 
from the originator last year, and we were very 
much impressed with its beautiful and attractive 
appearance, excellent quality and size; in general 
appearance it somewhat resembles Bartlett, but is 
more round. It is very seldom you can find a single 
variety combining so many rare qualities as this 
does and we have great pleasure in offering it as 
the best Pear on the market at the present time. 
Prices, first-class, 75 cts. each ; second-class, 50 cts. 
each ; mailing size, postpaid, 50 cts. each. 
Koonce and Rossney are such luscious and handsome 
heavy croppers that no one can overplant them. Koonce. 
