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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 be 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 stein 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 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 Pear 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 Kielfer and Le Conte. For the north, it is expressly suited to your needs. 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. 
