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A. C. GRIESA & BRO., LAWRENCE, KANSAS. 
PEARS, continued. 
Lawson (Comet). D. aud S. Fruit large for so early a Pear, the larger speci- 
mens measuring more than ^ inches in circumference ; sufficiently firm to insure its 
being a good shipper ; of brilliant crimson color on yellow ground ; flesh crisp, juicy 
and pleasant, yet, like many of our most popular market fruits, not of highest quality ; 
but what it lacks in flavor is offset by its charming exterior, being one of the most 
beautiful things imaginable in the way of a Pear. July. 
Rutter. Fruit large and nearly globular ; skin rough, greenish yellow, sprinkled 
with russet ; flesh white, moderately juicy, nearly melting, sweet, slightly vinous ; 
tree an exceedingly strong, vigorous grower, early and abundant bearer, and not 
subject to blight. October and November. 
Louis Bonne de Jersey. D. Tree especially desirable as a dwarf; vigorous 
grower, very productive ; fruit medium size, pyriform, somewhat onesided; skin 
smooth, glossy pale green in shade, but brownish red in the sun ; flesh greenish 
white, very juicy, with a rich, excellent flavor. September. 
Seckel. S. and D. Tree a moderate grower, said to be less subject to blight 
than most varieties. Fruit small to medium, regularly formed ; skin dull, yellowish 
brown, with lively red cheek ; flesh whitish, buttery, very juicy and melting, with a 
peculiarly rich, spicy flavor. A regular aud abundant bearer. August to October. 
Sheldon. S. Tree moderate grower and good bearer ; fruit medium size, or 
above ; roundish oval ; skin yellow or greenish russet, with a richly shaded cheek ; 
fle.sh melting, juicy, with a brisk, vinous flavor. September and October. 
Vermont Beauty. S. This beautiful and valuable Pear originated on Grand 
Isle, Lake Champlain ; is very hardy, having endured extremely cold weather, and 
has never lost a bud from either cold or blight. Vigorous grower ; free from leaf 
blight ; an annual and abundant bearer. In quality the fruit approaches nearer that 
most delicious of Pears, the Seckel, than any other Pear on the market. The fruit 
is full medium size, yellow, covered on the sunny side with a bright carmine red, 
making it exceedingly attractive and handsome ; flesh melting, rich, juicy and aro- 
matic. Ripens with and after Seckel, though much larger in size and more attractive 
in appearance. Cannot fail to prove a general favorite and very valuable. 
Wilder Early. S. Size medium ; greenish yellow, with a brownish red cheek, 
and numerous dots ; flesh white, fine-grained, melting, excellent ; about three weeks 
earlier than Bartlett. 
Wilder Early. 
He who would have Fruit must F1.ANX the Tree. 
