E. W. Reid’s Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 
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GENERAL LIST OF PEARS. 
PRICES. 
Each Dozen Per ioo 
Standards, Heavy, first-class, 5 to 7 feet, M, in. and up So 40 $4 00 $25 00 
Light, first-class, 5 to 7 feet, y> in. to K in ' 35 . 3 50 20 00 
Second-class, 4 to 5 feet, Vz in. to y» in 30 3 00 15 00 
Extra, 6 to 8 feet 50 5 “ 30 00 
Dwarfs, first-class, H in., 4 to 5 feet 25 2 50 18 00 
Second-class, in., 3 to 4 feet 20 200 15 00 • 
Extra 30 8 00 20 00 
NOTE. — Varieties followed by (D) can be supplied in Dwarfs as well as Standards. Prices are as above, 
except where noted. 
We call our customers’ attention to the fact that many nurserymen and dealers, in offering pears, give prices 
for first-class trees aqd supply y% to M in. grade. These are first-class trees, but you should not be misled. We 
give grade and rate, and can supply as fine stock as was ever grown, at lowest rates. 
We have a large stock of fine trees of a light grade that we will offer in lots of 100 trees at $10 per 100, 
4 to 5 feet ; good selections. 
Those wanting trees should write us, giving varieties, and we will give special rates. 
A BRANCH OF LE CONTE PEAR TREE. 
Bartlett. (D.) Large size, with often a beautiful 
blush next the sun ; very juicy and high-flavored ; 
bears early and abundantly ; very popular. August 
and September. 
Beurre d’ Anjou. (D.) Large; greenish, sprinkled 
with russet, shaded with chill crimson ; excellent 
flavor ; very productive, and should be in every 
orchard. October and January. 
Buffum. Medium size, yellow ; sweet and excellent. 
September and October. 
■Clapp’s Favorite. (D.) Very large; excellent; 
yellowish green tc>- full yellow when ripe, marbled 
with dull red in the sun ; melting and rich. August. 
Doyenne Boussock. Large; lemon-yellow, a little 
russeted ; a little melting and juicy. October. 
Duchesse d’AngouIeme. (D.) Very large ; green- 
ish yellow, streaked and spotted with russet; flesh 
white, buttery and very juicy, with a rich and very 
excellent flavor. October and November. 
Doyenne tl'Ete. Yellowish, with a fine blush ; juicy, 
sugary and rich ; very early. August. 
Dearborn’s Seedling. Light yellow, sprinkled with 
small dots ; juicy, melting and fine ; an abundant 
bearer. August. 
Flemish Beauty. Large, beautiful, juicy, rich and 
fine ; good bearer. September and October. 
Frederick Clapp. Above medium ; lemon color ; 
rich, and one of the best. October and November. 
Souvenir du Congees. Large to very large; larger 
than Bartlett or Clapp’s Favorite, to which it bears 
a strong resemblance; we have had specimens which 
weighed 27 ounces and which measured 14 inches in 
circumference ; skin smooth, bright yellow when the 
fruit is fully matured, with the parts exposed to the 
sun brilliant red or carmine. The flesh, while it is 
like that of the Bartlett, is free from its strong musky 
aroma, and is firm to the core. It commences to 
ripen in August, a little before the Bartlett, and 
extends into September. The tree is a moderate 
grower, and to obtain good standard and dwarf trees 
we are obliged to work it upon strong-growing sorts. 
On account of its size, quality and earliness, it is 
entitled to a place among the best pears. 
Howell. (D.) Large ; light waxen yellow, with a 
fine red cheek ; handsome ; rich, sweet, melting ; an 
early and profuse bearer; very hardy and valuable. 
September and October. 
Kieffer’s Hybrid. Now well known as a pear of 
wonderful vigor and early bearing qualities, and fine 
for canning. 
la- Conte. Of remarkable vigor and beauty of growth. 
The fruit is bell-shaped, of a rich, creamy yellow 
when ripe, very smooth and fine-looking, and ships 
well. August. 
Lawrence. Rather large; yellow, covered with brown 
dots ; flesh white, slightly granular, somewhat but- 
tery, with a rich flavor ; tree healthy, hardy and pro- 
ductive. November and December. 
Louise Bonne de Jersey. Rather large ; greenish 
yellow, with a bright red cheek ; juicy. September 
and October. 
Madeline. Medium, yellowish green ; very juicy ; 
sweet ; a fair grower and producer. August. 
Osba nil’s Summer. Medium; yellow, with red cheek; 
mild and pleasant ; fine flavor and excellent ; pro- 
ductive. August. 
Sheldon. Medium size ; yellow on greenish russet, 
with a richly shaded cheek ; flesh a little coarse, 
melting, juicy ; very productive. October. 
Seekel. (D.) Small; skin rich yellowish brown; 
flesh very fine-grained ; sweet, juicy ; best. Septem- 
ber and October. 
Tyson. Medium size ; bright yellow, cheek shaded 
with reddish brown ; buttery. September. 
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. 
