PEARS 
In recent years the Pear crop has been bringing splendid returns. There has been a steady up¬ 
ward trend in prices until, even with a short crop occasionally, it pays to grow Pears. At prices rang¬ 
ing from six to twelve dollars per barrel it does not take a heavy yield to pay good returns on land 
planted to this fruit. 
The most serious drawback in growing Pears is pear blight. But the oriental Pears such as 
Kieffer, Le Conte and Garber are not nearly so subject to it as the European Pears. With careful 
attention to pruning, fertilizing and cultivation, these Pears are quite free from blight. This group 
of oriental Pears is the very best for planting in the South. No cultivation should be given more 
than to cut down the grass and weeds around the trees. The fertilizer used should contain but 
little nitrogen or ammonia and should be rich in potash. This practice of no cultivation and using 
potash fertilizer produces hard, firm wood-growth, and such growth is not nearly so subject to injury. 
It is the sappy, vigorous shoots that blight. Dead or blighted branches should be cut out, cutting 
well below the line between dead and living wood. These primings should be burned. Attention 
to these details will go a long way toward making a success of Pear-growing. 
PRICES ON PEARS. Each Per to ioo 
i-year, small size, 2 to 3 feet.So 20 $1 50 $13 00 
i-year, medium size, 3 to 4 feet. 25 2 00 17 00 
i-year, standard size, 4 to 6 feet. 30 2 50 20 00 
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. 
The trees should not be allowed to overbear 
while young, which they are inclined to do; 
extremely prolific and very valuable. Supposed 
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. 
The tree is a remarkably vigorous grower, with 
luxuriant foliage; prolific, and an annual bearer. 
It adapts itself more readily than any other va¬ 
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. Its size and appear¬ 
ance makes it a valuable market Pear. 
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. Each Per 10 
2 to 3 feet, small.So 20 $1 50 
3 to 4 feet, medium. 25 2 00 
Orange. Large; golden yellow, with firm Pineapple. One of Luther Burbank’s intro- 
flesh and excellent flavor. A strong grower and ductions. Of large, size smooth and rounded, 
thrifty variety. Fine for jelly, and cooks tender. 
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