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/ Cole ’s Coreless.—A new pear, originated on grounds of E. Eicholtz. De¬ 
troit, Kansas. Tree is a vigorous grower in nursery, earlier than the Keiffer, re¬ 
sembling the Clapp’s Favorite in color of wood and appearance- It is said to be a 
very young and annual bearer. The great peculiarity of this pear is that it has no 
core whatever, and is practically seedless. The leathery carpels which surround 
the seeds in ordinary pears and apples are entirely absent. Embedded in the flesh r 
BRANCH OF LkCONTE PEAK. 
at the center, are only a few empty and shriveled shells of seeds. Quality of fruit 
good to best; size medium to large; color bright yellow when full}'ripe. Season 
September to November. It is certainly an interesting novelty, and is worthy of a 
place in every collection. 
Mi. Eicholtz, the originator, has fruited this pear for the past seven years, and 
says of it: “ It withstands heat and cold better than any other pear tree ; is a 
strong grower, and as a market fruit has no equal.” 
Prof. Eli Minch, of New Jersey, who tested the fruit, says of it: “In point of 
quality we know of no pear at any season that is superior 
