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ALLEN’S NURSERIES, GENEVA, OHIO 
Bawrence. Medium to large, golden yellow, with melting aromatic 
flesh ; can not be beat for early winter pear. The tree is hardy, vigor- 
' ous and productive, comes under russet class. 
Xoonce. Originated in Illinois. One of the earliest pears, free from 
blight, does not rot at core like many early pears, very productive. 
Phelps. Phelps is a cross between Winter Nelis and Russett Bartlett. 
The fruit is of the type of Bartlett, but ripens much later. Flavor bet¬ 
ter than Bartlett, but the appearance of the fruit is duller. Flesh 
tender and juicy. Ripens around Thanksgiving and keeps until 
Christmas. 
Pulteney. 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. 
Shekel. Small, skin rich yellowish brown, juicy, melting in the mouth, 
is a wonderful flavored pear; used a great deal for pickling, sells well 
on the market. Ripens about September 15th. 
Sheldon. A large, round, russet and red pear of very rich, fine quality, 
melting and. delicious. Tree vigorous ; bears. well. October. 
Clapp’s Favorite 
Bartlett 
&orham. Pear growers want a variety to follow 
Bartlett which lacks some of the conspicuous 
faults of the several sorts that are grown for that 
season. Gorham ripens its fruit 2 weeks earlier 
than Bartlett and it keeps a month longer. The 
fruit, resembles that of Bartlett in size, color, 
and shape. The flavor is sweet and vinous, with 
a. very marked and pleasing aroma. Trees vigor¬ 
ous and productive. 
Kieffer, Very large. Tree a fine grower, makes a 
beautiful tree for planting along farm drives. 
Fruit, while hard when picked from tree, if 
placed in cellar until Thanksgiving becomes very 
good to eat. Sells well for market sort. 
Seckel 
Pear trees do well on almost any soil, but thrive best on 
heavy clay or loam. They should be planted 18 to 20 feet 
apart. We have selected here a list of the varieties that have 
proven most satisfactory. 
By mail, postpaid; Thrifty, 1-year, 3 to 4 ft. tall, 30c 
each; 10 for $2.75; 100 for $25.00. 
Express or freight, collect: 2-year, 5 to 7 ft. tall, 70c 
each; 10 for $6.00; 100 for $50.00. 2-year, 4 to 5 ft. tall, 
60c each; 10 for $5.00; 100 for $40.00. 
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. Ripens in November. 
Bartlett. Large, yellow, waxy pear, rich and juicy, tree hardy, 
regular and heavy bearer, probably best pear for all uses. 
September. 
Bose. Finest quality late fall and winter variety. Extra large, 
long and tapering; russet; good shipper, brings highest market 
price. A vigorous grower. November and December. 
Cayug’a. 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 Clairgeau in color. Flesh firm, fine texture, with the 
rich delectable 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. 
Duchess (of Angouleme). 
One of the very largest of 
good pears; greenish in 
color, juicy and a good can¬ 
ning pear, one of the best 
for autumn. 
Flemish Beauty. A large, 
beautiful, melting, sweet 
pear; tree very hardy, vig¬ 
orous and productive, suc¬ 
ceeds well in all climates. 
September. 
Pear Trees, Standard 
We Keep Prices on Fruit Trees as Low as Possible. 
