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Smiths, Powell & Lamb's Descriptive Catalogue of Fruit 
It is of the utmost importance when Pear trees are heavily laden, that 
the fruit should be thinned when about one-third grown, if good sized 
fruit is desired. 
The following list of varieties cultivated by us are nearly all well 
known and their value has been proven. It contains some new varie- 
ties highly recommended which promise to be desirable acquisitions. 
Prices except otherwise noted : 
Standard Trees two and three years old 50 cts. each. 
“ “ extra size 75 cts. to $ 1.00 each. 
Dwarf Trees two and three years old 50 cts. each. 
“ “ extra size 75 cts. to $1.00 each. 
SUMMER PEARS, 
BARTLETT — Large, buttery and melting ; fine grained and tender ; 
musk}' flavor. Growth erect ; very productive, bearing while 
young. Tree rather tender. September. 
BROCKWORTH PARK— Fruit large, similar to Bartlett ; skin smooth, 
pale yellow, slightly streaked with crimson; sprightly flavor, melt- 
ing, juicy and rich. September. 
CLAPP'S FAVORITE — A large handsome pear, originated in Dor- 
chester, Mass., supposed to be a seedling of the Bartlett, which it 
greatly resembles in all its qualities, except the musky flavor pecu- 
liar to that variety. It should be picked ten days before time of 
ripening. September. 
GIFFARD — (Beurre Giffard.) Medium pyriform, fine yellow with red 
cheek ; buttery, juicy, sweet, high flavored and delicious. A poor 
grower in the nursery. One of the very best early pears. August. 
LAWSON OR COMET — A new variety, said to have originated in 
Ulster Co. N. Y. Fruit large, skin bright yellow nearly covered 
with a beautiful crimson. Flesh juicy, crisp and pleasant, but not 
of high quality. Tree vigorous and productive. Middle of July to 
first of August. $1.00 each. 
LE CONTE — Fruit large ; skin smooth, pale yellow, flesh of fair qual- 
ity. Tree very vigorous and productive. Resembling the Chinese 
Sand Pear of which it is a seedling. Ripens about same time as 
Bartlett. 75 cts. each. 
MANNING’S ELIZABETH — Below medium size, bright yellow, with a 
red cheek ; flesh white, juicy, and very melting. Last of August. 
OSBAND’S SUMMER — Medium size, yellow, with a brown cheek ; 
melting, with a sweet, mild, and fine flavor. Productive, and one 
of the best early pears. Tree very hardy. August. 
