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ALLEN^S NURSERIES, GENEVA, OHIO 
We Keep Prices on Fruit Trees as Low as Possible. 
Pear Trees, Standard 
Pear trees do well on almost any soil, but thrive best on heavy clay 
or loam. They should be planted 18 or 20 feet apart. We have se' 
lected here a list of the varieties that have proven most satisfactory. 
By mail, postpaid: Thrifty, 3- to 4-ft. Pear trees, each, 20c: per 10, 
^1.75; per 100, ^15.00. ’ > 
By express or freight: First class, 2 yr., 5 to 7 ft. tall, each, 40c: 
per 10, ^3.00; per 100, ^26.00. First class, 2 yr., 4 to 5 ft. tall, each 
35c; per 10, ^2.50; per 100, ^22.50. 
Anjou. A large greenish pear 
shaded with crimson. The 
flesh is highly flavored, 
sprightly, vinous, melting 
and juicy; one of the best 
fall pears in existence. Rip¬ 
ens in November. 
Bartlett. Large, yellow, waxy 
pear, rich and juicy, tree 
hardy, regular and heavy 
bearer, probably best pear for 
all users. September. 
Bartlett. 
Bose. Finest quality late fall and 
winter variety. Extra large, long 
and tapering; russet; good ship¬ 
per, brings highest market price. 
A vigorous grower. November and 
December, 
Bose. 
Duchess (of Angouleme). One of the very 
largest of good pears, greenish in color, 
juicy and a good canning pear, one of the 
best for autumn. 
Plemish Beauty. A large, beautiful, melt¬ 
ing, sweet pear; tree very hardy, vigor¬ 
ous and productive, succeeds well in all 
climates. September. 
Cayugfa. A promising seedling of 
Seckel. The tree characteristics of 
this new sort seem to be about all 
that could be desired. The pears 
average as large as Bartlett, but 
are similar to Seckel in shape and 
to Clairgeau in color. Flesh firm, 
fine in texture, with the rich de¬ 
lectable flavor of Seckel. 
Clapp’s Favorite. A splendid pear, 
resembling Bartlett, and ripening 
ten days earlier, the tree is hardy 
and vigorous, fruit juicy, fine 
grained and delightful. One of the 
best pears on the market. August. 
^ grower, makes a beautiful tree for plantins 
uJSf ThaScsIf/JfTf^ picked from tree if placed in cellai 
until Thanksgiving becomes very good to eat. Sells well for market sort. 
Originated in Illinois One of the earliest pears, free from blight, doe 
not rot at core like many early pears, very productive. 
^ w wgolden yellow, with melting aromatic flesh ; can 
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Fulteney. A sister tree to Phelps. Fruit of Bartlett type, a little more regular in outline 
skin smoother. Comes during the season between Bartlett and Phelps. 
Seckel. Small, skin rich yellowish brown, juicy, melting in the mouth, is a wonderful fla 
tSJSlr^l5tli ^ '^oll on the market. Ripens about Sep 
Sheldon. A large, round russet and red pear of very rich fine quality, melting and de¬ 
licious, Tree vigorous; bears well. October. > e. 
Gorham. Pear growers want a variety to 
follow Bartlett which lacks some of the 
conspicuous faults of the several sorts that 
are now grown for that season. Gorham 
ripens its fruit 2 weeks earlier than Bart¬ 
lett and it keeps a month longer. The fruit 
resembles that of Bartlett in size, color, 
and shape. The flavor is sweet and vinous, 
aroma. Trees vigorous and productive. 
Duchess. 
with a very marked and pleasing 
Phelps. Phelps is a cross between Winter Nelis and Russett Bartlett The frui 
IS of the type of Bartlett, but ripens much later. Flavor better than Bartlett 
appearance of the fruit is duller. Flesh tender and juicy. Ripens aroun. 
Thanksgiving and keeps until Christmas. 
