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Pears — contin tied. 
PRUNING. — Do not cut back more than is necessary to ensure the 
breaking of the buds, at the time of planting (unless the wood be super- 
fluous, unripened or thin). The leading growth should be allowed to attain 
the height of the training structure as quickly as possible and side shoots 
weak so as to produce fruit spurs. If the leading shoot is cut back it will 
cause the side shoots to break away into strong growth. Pinch off side 
shoots not having any fruit spurs, early iu the season or say after about 6 
or 8 leaves have been made, back to 3 or 4 eyes from the main stem and 
repeat again in the Autumn to about 2 eyes of last pruning. After several 
prunings numerous spurs will be formed, especially on the stronger grow- 
ing varieties, which w ill be unsightly and smother the fruit w ith too much 
foliage, cut them back to within 2 or 3 eyes of the main stem ; do this at 
periods, not all at the same season. A few Pears form fruit buds at 
extremities of shoots ; do not Summer prune these. 
ESPALIER TRAINED TREES are very suitable for gardens 
of limited size, as they do not take up much space, and for fruit border 
back grounds are very suitable. As a rule, when the trees have got fairly 
established, they give a good return without a great deal of attention. 
For selection of Pears see pages 13 and 14. 
PRICES except where otherwise stated. 
Standards and half-Standards, 1/6, 2/6 and 3/6 each, 15/-, 18/-, 24/-, 30/- and 36 /- 
per doz ; 100/-, 150/-, 200/-, & 250/- per 100. 
Pyramids and Bushes, 12/-, 18/- 24/- 30/- & 42/- per doz ; 85/-, 130/-, 175/-, & 
200/- per 100. 
Standards S Pyramid Trees, extra size trees of a limited number of varieties only, 
splendid quality, 5/-, 7/6, 10/6, 15/- & 21/- each. 
Yearlings or Maidens, 9d. each, 7/6 doz., 50/- per 100 ; Two Year Trees, 1 /- each, 
9/- per doz. 
Espaliers or Dwarf Horizontal Trained Trees, with 2, 3, or 4 tiers, 2/6, 3/S 
and 5/- each. 
Extra size specimens of a few varieties, with 5 tiers and upwards, 7/6, 10/6 and 
12/6 each. 
Fan-trained Trees, 2/6, 3/6 and 5/- each ; Extra size specimens of a few 
varieties, 7/6 each. 
Cordons, Single Horizontal, 1/6, 2/- and 2/6 each ; Double Horizontal, 1/6, 2/6 to 
3/6 each ; Diagonal or Oblique, 1/6 to 2/6 each. 
The letters after the name indicate the use of the fruit : thus T indicates 
dessert, k culinary. The figures indicate the month or months during 
which the fruit is in season : thus (9-11) indicates Sept, to Nov. 
N». 
505 Bergamot, Gansels, T, (10-12), medium, roundish ; deliciously aromatic, 
sweet, rich buttery flesh, pleasant musk flavour. 
507 — d’Esperen, t, ( 1-4), medium size, rich, juicy, sugary and melting ; 
delicately perfumed, prolific ; requires a wall in cool soils. 
