Pears of Good Old Sorts 
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REID’S NURSERIES, UPLAND, OHIO 
GENERAL LIST OF PEARS. 
Each Doz. 100 
STANDARDS. Heavy, first-class, 5 to 7 feet $0 30 $3 00 $18 00 
First-class, 5 to 6 feet 25 2 50 15 00 
Second-class. 4 to 5 feet 20 2 00 12 00 
Extra, 0 to 8 feet 35 3 50 20 00 
DWARFS, First-class, 4 to 5 feet 25 2 50 12 00 
Second-class, 3 to 4 feet . 20 2 00 10 00 
Extra 30 3 00 14 00 
NOTE.— Varieties followed by (D) can be supplied in Dwarfs as well as Standards. Prices are as above, except where 
noted. 
We have a large stock of fine trees of a light grade (those marked with a star), that we offer in lots of 100 trees at $10 per 
100, 4 to 5 feet ; good selections. 
We have a surplus of Dwarf Duchess Pear, high and low tops. Write for special price on large quantities. 
♦Bartlett. (D.) Large size, with often a beautiful 
blush next the sun; very juicy and highly flavored; 
bears early and 
abundantly; very 
popular. August 
and September. 
*Beu rre d’ An- 
jou. (D.) Large; 
greenish, sprink- 
led with russet, 
shaded with dull 
crimson ; excel- 
lent flavor; very 
productive, and 
should be in every 
orchard. October 
and January. 
Buffum. Me- 
dium size;yellow; 
sweet and excel- 
lent. September 
and October. 
*Clapp’s Favor- 
Beurre d’Anjou. ,te - (D.) Very 
large ; excellent; 
yellowish green to full yellow when ripe, marbled with 
dull red in the sun; melting and rich. August. 
Clairgeau. Its large size, early bearing, productive- 
ness and great beauty make this one of the most valua- 
ble market sorts. October and November. 
Kieffer’s Hybrid. (D.) Well known for its wonder- 
ful vigor and early bearing qualities; fine for canning. 
See prices on page 12. 
Lawson. A vigorous, upright grower, with clean, 
healthy foliage; very productive, aud bears young; 
flesh crisp, juicy and pleasant, though not best in 
quality. July to August. 
Lawrence. (D.) Rather large; yellow, covered with 
brown dots; flesh white, slightly granular, somewhat 
buttery, with a rich flavor; tree healthy, hardy and 
productive. November and December. 
*Loulse Bonne de Jersey. (D.) Rather large; 
greenish yellow, with a bright red cheek; juicy. Sep- 
tember and October. 
Duchesse d'Angouleme. (D.) Very large; greenish 
yellow, streaked and spotted with russet; flesh white, 
buttery and very juicy, with a rich and very excellent 
flavor. October and November. 
Doyenne d’Ete. Yellowish, with a fine blush; juicy, 
sugary and rich ; very early. August. 
Early Harvest. Resembles Lawson; succeeds admir- 
ably in the south. 
*Flemlsh Beauty. Large; beautiful; juicy, rich and 
fine; good bearer. September and October. 
Garber Hybrid. 
A seedling of Chi- 
nese Sand Pear; 
vigorous, free 
from blight, pro- 
ductive ; fruit 
large, handsome, 
smooth, round, 
waxy yellow. 
♦Howell. (D.) 
Large; a light 
waxen yellow, 
with a fine red 
cheek ; handsome; 
rich, sweet, melt- 
ing; an early and 
profuse bearer; 
very hardy and 
valuable. Septem- 
ber and October. 
Odaho. Very 
large; roundish 
obovate; greenish 
yellow, with rus- 
sety spots ; flesh 
juicy, rich, 
sprightly, vinous. 
Duchesse d’Angouleme. Midseason 
^Margaret. Medium; greenish yellow, with red 
cheek; melting, juicy, vinous, best quality. August. 
Manning’s Elizabeth. Below medium size ; bright 
yellow, with a lively red cheek, dotted with brown and 
red dots; flesh juicy and melting. A beautiful dessert 
fruit. Tree a moderate grower. 
Osband’s Summer. Medium; yellow, with red 
cheek; mild and pleasant; fine flavor and excellent; 
productive. August. 
Sheldon. Medium size; yellow on greenish russet; 
richly shaded cheek; flesh a little coarse, melting, 
juicy; very productive. October. 
Seckel. (D.) Small; skin rich yellowish brown; 
flesh very fine-grained; sweet, juicy; best. September 
and October. 
Tyson. Medium size; bright yellow, cheek shaded 
with reddish brown; buttery. September. 
Wilder. (D.) Small to medium, pyriform ; smooth, 
pale yellow, with deep red cheek; fine-grained, tender, 
rich, subacid; does not rot at the core; a good shipper 
and bears well. Early. 
Wilder Early. 
