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A. Willis. Ottawa: “The pear you sent me was examined with 
great interest. It seems to be a new fruit of great value. I am not 
sure the length of time it has been in cultivation would give it full as- 
surance of the continued excellence that is at present promised; but 
surely the promise is good. The fruit is good sized, has a rich yellow 
color and excellent flavor; a pear one would be glad to have as some- 
thing nice to give to his friends. I shall be glad to watch this pear 
with interest, and expect to find much pleasure in its future as time 
goes on.” 
W. P. Stark, Mo.: “In the Douglas we have another “ Kansas,” 
another “Cardinal,” and another “Early Melon.” We suggest you 
name the “Douglas,” “A. H. Griesa,” because we believe the pear has 
merit. In thus giving such promising variety to posterity, you are also 
leaving a monument of a kind that will do people good, great good we 
hope.” 
J. H. Skinner, Topeka : “We were very much pleased with the 
sample of the Douglas pear, the quality is very good. We liked it par- 
ticularly because it is more acid and sprightly than most pears. It is 
fine grained and with little core. If the tree is thrifty and also a good 
bearer, you have something worth introducing.” 
W. S. Griesa: “ The Douglas seems to be a worthy new pear; one 
that will make a place for itself. Ripening with the Keiffer and with 
quality as good or better than Bartlett, are the two facts which should 
commend it. Further it seems to be more blight proof than the former 
which alone makes it more valuable. We wish you success in its in- 
troduction.” 
H. W. Collingwood, Editor: “ The pear is qertainly a beautiful 
one in appearance and think the flavor first rate. I hope it will prove 
a worthy son of its parent, the Keiffer, as I have always felt he needs 
some good children of high character to take the curse away from the 
parent.” 
H. W. Collingwood, Editor Rural New Yorker: The Rural New 
Yorker, Jan. 21, 1911 (Fig. 24), shows an excellent picture of this pear, 
near natural size. “The quality was exceedingly good; flesh tender, 
juicy, and melting; flavor is rich and sweet. It is a handsome pear; 
and its general excellence seems to promise a great future, both for the 
home and for market use.” 
FOR TRIAL 
Sandard Trees, 2 years, 4 feet and up, branched, each $3.00. 
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