SUMMER PEARS. 
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When procuring Dwarf trees, particular attention should be given to the 
selection of those varieties that are known to succeed on the Quince stock. 
Where purchasers are not sufficiently acquainted with the different varieties 
and their merits, we would suggest that they leave the selection wholly or in 
part to us, assuring them that by so doing they will get only those that are 
first rate. 
Pears should never be allowed to ripen on the tree. The Summer and 
Autumn varieties should be gathered when fully grown, and kept in close 
drawers or boxes a few days, and they will ripen perfectly. Winter Pears 
should be picked and kept in barrels, like Winter Apples. 
PRICES OP PEAR TREES. 
Standard Trees, on Pear Stocks, 2 to 3 years old, 70 cents each. 
“ “ extra sizes, $1 to $2 each, according to size. 
Dwarf Trees, on Quince Stocks, 2 to 3 years old, 60 cents each. 
“ “ extra sizes, 75 cents to $1.50 each, according to size. 
SUMMER PEARS. 
Ananas d’Ete— Fruit large, pyriform ; skin yellowish green with brown, 
russett dots; flesh fine-grained, sweet and perfumed. Tree a fine grower. 
September. 
Bartlett — Fruit large, pyramidal : clear yellow, with a blush on the sunny 
side ; flesh white, juicy, Sweet, with a highly perfumed, vinous flavor. Tree a 
thrifty, upright grower, and succeeds best on the Pear stock. September. 
Brandywine— Medium to large size, long pyriform; yellowish green, 
russetted, with a red cheek ; flesh white, juicy, sugary and aromatic ; quality, 
best. Tree vigorous and productive ; succeeds best on the Quince. September. 
Bloodgood — Medium size ; yellow, sprinklod with russet ; flesh yellowish 
white ; buttery, with a rich, sugary, aromatic flavor. Tree a fair grower ; best 
on Poar stock. Last of July and first of August. 
Dearborn’s Seedling— Medium size ; light yellow; flesh white; very 
juicy and melting. Tree a good grower and abundant bearer. Middle of Aug. 
Doyenne d’Ete— Small ; yellow, shaded with red; flesh white, melting 
and juicy, with a pleasant vinous flavor. Tree vigorous; an early and abund- 
ant bearer. Not good on Quince. Last of J uly. 
Madeleine — Medium size; pale yellow; flesh white, juicy and melting, 
with a sweet and delicate flavor. Tree a fine grower on Pear stock, and an 
early and abundant bearer. Last of July. 
