FORT ATKINSON — WISCONSIN 
PEARS 
While we do not recommend Pears for general cultiva' 
tion in the Northwest, there are many localities where they 
do well and should be planted. Pears do best on a welb 
drained clay soil. Varieties marked D can be furnished in 
Dwarf form also, and the Dwarfs are particularly desirable 
for small places. They take up little room, bear early and 
produce well. Plant with bud two or three inches below 
the ground. 
ANJOU (Beurre d’Anjou). A large, handsome Pear of good flavor, that 
keeps until midwinter. Tree vigorous and healthy; comes into bear' 
ing early. D. 
BARTLETT. Well known commercial Pear. Large, buttery and melt' 
ing, with very rich flavor. Vigorous and erect grower; bears young 
and abundantly. Middle of September. D. 
DOUGLAS. Originated in Kansas. Tree is hardy and claimed to be 
free from blight. Fruit is of good size, not as high quality as some. 
It is an early, heavy and regular bearer. 
FLEMISH BEAUTY. Large, beautiful pale yellow with russet brown 
cheek. Melting, sugary and delicious. Requires early picking. Tree 
vigorous; bears young and abundantly. One of the most hardy of 
all Pear trees and a great favorite. September to October. D. 
KIEFFER’S HYBRID. Tree has large, dark green, glossy leaves, and 
is of itself very ornamental. It is an early and very prolific bearer. 
Fruit is of good quality when thoroughly ripe. Valuable for canning 
and market. October to December. D. 
Montmorency Cherry 
LINCOLN. This is a late summer Pear about same size as Bartlett. 
Quality good. Tree a good grower and claimed to be hardy. We 
have not grown it here. 
PARKER. This is one of the Minnesota State Fruit Farm s produc' 
tions. It has been steadily gaining in favor wherever planted. Tree 
is described as a vigorous free grower and hardy in all except the 
extreme north. Fruit medium large and of very good quality. Sea- 
son September. 
PATTEN. Originated in Iowa and is recommended for planting as 
far north as St. Paul and in favorable locations farther north. Fruit 
is of good size and quality; September. 
SECKEL. The standard of excellence in the Pear. Small, but of the 
highest flavor. Tree is a stout, slow erect grower. September to 
October. 
TAIT. This is claimed to be the hardiest of all Pears, claimed to 
have stood 40 degrees below zero by the originator. Tree is a fine 
upright grower and resistant to blight, and is a good bearer. Fruit 
is yellow, of good quality and medium size. 
VERMONT BEAUTY. Tree hardy, healthy and productive. Fruit 
medium size, the yellow skin nearly covered with carmine. Excel' 
lent quality. D. 
Fredonia Grapa 
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