PEARS 
Pear-blight, now present in nearly all parts of the country, has proven to be a serious drawback 
in Pear-growing. As a result, the market prices have greatly advanced, and when a crop of Pears 
is secured it is a paying crop. 
Hy careful attention to pruning, fertilizing, cultivation and selection of varieties, Pears can 
1 e grown successfully. Varieties of the Oriental group are best adapted to the lower South, and 
these are the only ones we offer to the trade. Such varieties as Le Conte, Smith and Magnolia are 
little troubled by blight, while Kieffer is practically immune when properly cared for. 
PRICES ON PEARS. 
i-year, small size, 2 to 3 feet. .. 
i-year, medium size, 3 to 4 feet, 
i-year, standard size, 4 to 6 feet 
Garber. Fruit resembles the Kieffer in size, 
appearance and quality, but the tree is more 
open in growth. Comes in ahead of the Kieffer. 
A seedling of the Chinese Sand Pear. 
Kieffer. Fruit large to very large; color yel¬ 
low, with bright vermilion cheek, very hand¬ 
some; flesh very juicy, brittle, a little coarse 
but of good quality. September and October. 
I he trees should not be allowed to overbear 
while young, which they are inclined to do; 
extremely prolific and very valuable. Sup¬ 
posed cross between the Chinese Sand and the 
Bartlett. 
Le Conte. Large to very large, pyriform in 
shape; skin smooth, pale yellow; when prop¬ 
erly handled the quality is good. Early July. 
I he tree is a remarkably vigorous grower, with 
luxuriant foliage; prolific, and an annual bearer. 
Jt adapts itself more readily than any other va- 
Each Per 10 100 
So 20 Si 50 $13 00 
25 2 00 17 00 
30 2 50 20 00 
riety to radically different conditions of soil and 
climate. In sections of the South where few 
other Pears are satisfactory, Le Conte has found 
its home. Supposed cross of the Chinese Sand 
with a cultivated variety. 
Magnolia. Described by its introducers as 
large to very large, slightly pyriform, basin nar¬ 
row and shallow. Color solid glossy reddish 
brown. Flavor sprightly and good, a com¬ 
mingling of sweet and sour, agreeable and 
refreshing. Matures later and keeps better than 
Kieffer. 
Smith (Smith’s Hybrid). Uniformly large and 
perfect, smooth and handsome; similar in form 
and color to the Le Conte, melting and juicy, 
with smooth, creamy texture; quality good when 
properly ripened. Ripens with or ahead of Le 
Conte. An early annual and prolific bearer. 
I ree equals the Le Conte in luxuriant growth. 
QUINCES 
While the Quince does not succeed all over the whole lower South, yet it does well in many 
localities and should be planted. It naturally prefers a rather moist, loamy soil. We offer two of 
the best and most noteworthy varieties. 
PRICES ON QUINCES.—On Quince Stock. Fnrh Pr*r to 
2 to 3 feet, small. S o 20 $1 50 
3 to 4 feet, medium. 2 - 2 00 
Orange. Large; golden yellow, with firm Pineapple. One of Luther Burbank’s intro- 
flesh and excellent flavor. A stror/g grower and ductions. Of large size, smooth and rounded, 
thrifty variety. Fine for jelly and cooks tender. 
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