DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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CROCKER BARTLETT — Originated by L. L. Crocker, Loomis, Cal., who 
gives the following description: “Ripens January and February. It is pre- 
ferable to the Standard Bartlett; better flavor; about the same size very 
iuicv and melting- high golden color and a prolific bearer, trees ne e 
loaded, although they bear heavy every year. The Crocker n^ry 
are picked in October and laid away same as winter apples till about January, 
when they mellow up and are delicious; very hardy; will ship to England a 
bacT if required. It has proven to be blight proof, and it has stood the test 
for the past ten years. Out of 3,000 young bearing Crocker Bartlett trees in 
my orchard I offer a liberal reward for any sign of blight on them. 
KENNEDY-Originated by General John Baldwin on Rancho Chico Butte 
County Cal.; superior to Bartlett or Winter Nellis; would be classed as a 
winter ’variety in northern sections; hardy, vigorous growing tree; bears well, 
undoubtedly the most valuable new pear; originated in California. 
LINCOLN CORELESS-Large green until thoroughly ripe when it be- 
comes a beautiful yellowish green; flesh rich yellow juicy, melting and of 
very delicate aromatic flavor; no seeds or core. February and March. 
MOUNT VERNON— Medium to large; of rich russet color; flesh juicy, 
rich melting, with a spicy flavor. New. November to January. 
PATRICK BARRY— This pear was originated by the late B. S. Fox of San 
Jose, and is acknowledged by our best judges to possess qualities J»iequa ed 
by anv of our long keeping pears. It is large, deep yellow, nearly covered 
Jith a rich, golden russet; flesh whitish, firm, juicy, melting, sweet, slightly 
vinous and rich; an early and prolific bearer. January to March. 
POUND-A monstrous, very showy, fruit, often weighing three pounds; 
yellow red cheek; tree very vigorous and productive. 
PRATT’S SEEDLING— Originated in Salem, Oregon, with Captain Pratt. 
A pear with all the good qualities of the Bartlett, but will keep until March 
in shape and color like the Sheldon, but larger. The tree is a fine grower, 
with a more spreading top than the Bartlett. Has been shown at our fruit 
conventions and is endorsed by all our fruit growers; a fine acquisition to our 
list of winter varieties. 
VICAR OF WINKFIELD (Le Cure)— Large, long; not first quality, but 
desirable for its productiveness. November to January. 
WINTER BARTLETT— This fine pear originated at Eugene, Oregon. The 
tree stands in a door yard in that city, bearing fine fruit, and has, with pos- 
sibly two or three exceptions, borne a good crop for over 20 years; tree very 
vigorous, a foot in diameter and 40 feet high; has had no pruning or care, yet 
it is as symmetrical and pretty a shaped tree as one ever sees; m large ’ 
closely resembling the Bartlett in shape and appearance; perfectly 
flesh tender, juicy and melting, but season a little later, and as good a 
be desired. 
WINTER NELLIS — Medium in size; yellowish green and msset, fine 
grained, melting, rich and delicious; one of the best winter pears; tree strag- 
gly, slender growing, but very productive. December. 
