PEARS 
In Dayton the Kieffer is the best bearer among the Pears. It is also 
less susceptible to attack of the San Jose scale than any of the others. 
Next, in the order of their adaptability to this region, we would suggest : 
Duchess d’Angouleme (late fall), Clapp’s Favorite (fall) and Wilder 
(early summer). 
The dwarf Pears are valuable for growing within a limited space. The 
Duchess d’Angouleme and Louise Bonne d’Jersey are the best dwarfs. 
This list, with such variations and as preferences and conditions may 
require, will serve for the fruit garden. 
CHERRIES 
Cherries are the most satisfactory fruit trees to plant on the city lot. 
The sour sorts are practically immune to San Jose scale and most other 
pests and are reasonably sure bearers. We recommend the following in 
the order given : Large Montmorency (late), Early Richmond (midseason) 
and Dyehouse (early). These are the Cherries for the large commercial 
orchard as well as the urban planter, who only wants a few choice pies. 
For further variety add the Duke of Dayton, one of our introductions 
many years since, and the earliest to ripen here, and the Ida for a sweet 
sort. 
PLUMS 
We would recommend in the order named, Moore’s Arctic (dark pur- 
ple), Richland (reddish purple), Lombard (dark red) and Shipper’s Pride 
(dark purple). The Shropshire and Blue Damson are good, but the trees 
are irregular growers and somewhat uncouth in appearance, and 
should have protection the first winter after planting, but are hardy when 
established. 
For a Plum orchard for profit we would reduce the list to Moore’s 
Arctic alone. 
PEACHES 
The Champion and the Champion Jr., both our introuctions, are be- 
yond queston the best Peaches to plant in the city. They are hardy, 
handsome and are high-quality white-fleshed peaches, ripening in August, 
the Junior about two weeks in advance of its parent. 
For the suburban fruit garden add to the two Champions, Greensboro 
(early white), Carman (white), Crosby (yellow), Elberta (yellow) and 
Smock (yellow). The latter is probably the best orchard Peach for this 
region. 
We have an extended list from which further selections may be made. 
QUINCES 
The Orange and Premium are recommended. 
GRAPES 
I'he following assortment is a selection of kinds specially suitable for 
arbors on the city lot. Vigor of growth, healthfulness and abundance of 
foliage, characterize this list, while for table use the fruit averages from 
Fruit Trees and Small Fruits 
