NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS 
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In order of ripening. Two-year-old trees, 25 cents each; !^2.60 per 12, .>j20 
per 100. Extra large and new varieties, 6 to 7 feet, 50 cents. 
The pear is the most profitable fruit we know of. After a tree has once 
begun to bear, it will bear regularly every year. The tree is very long-lived 
if it has a favorable locality where it can send its roots deep into the ground 
for a supply of moisture ; for this reason pear trees should only be planted 
where the subsoil is rich and deep. 
The soil most adapted to pear culture is rich loam, which contains a good 
supply of humus. Sandy soil with clay subsoil is also good if well manured. 
Pear trees should however never be planted on soil where roots of cotton 
and potatoes rot, as such soil has the same effect upon pear trees. 
The following are the best varieties: 
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Koonce, (new), very early, of the very best quality, does not rot at the 
core. The fruit is of a straw color with red cheeks and brown dots. Tree of 
vigorous growth, healthy, and very hardy in bud and bloom, so that late 
frosts will not kill the blossoms. 
Early Harvest, fruit medium to large, skin pale yellow, with blush next 
to sun, Hesh white, tender, sweet; one of the best of its season. July. 
Clapp’s Favorite, prolific, red cheek, large, excellent, one of the best 
table pears. 
Summer Beauty, first raised in 187.3, and introduced in 1893 by us. This 
pear is the finest fruit and the surest bearer of all varieties that ever have 
been tested so far south. The trees have not failed to produce heavy 
crops every year since 1880. It is a vigorous, symmetrical grower and late 
bloomer, so that spring frosts will not injure it. The fruit is very large and 
handsome, of yellow color with a bright red cheek, flavor sweet, sugary, 
rich, aromatic, and pleasant, excellent quality, always grows in clusters of 
from three to five. One of the rarest and most productive pears in cultiva- 
tion. Ripening the end of July. Price of well rooted one-year-old trees, 
50 cents each. 
Flemish Beauty, medium, beautiful, juicy, melting, rich and firm, does 
well here. 
Bartlett, Every one is aequaintad \vith this large yellow pear. Fruit is 
very rich and highly aromatic, the reason why this pear can always be sold 
while others may be refused. Tree grows dense, and of even and conical 
shape. 
Buffum, medium size, yellow shaded with reddish brown and russet; 
sweet and fine. Ripens in August and September. 
