F. H. WILSON, PROPRIETOR 
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MANN. Medium; deep yellow, sometimes shaded with brownish red 
when exposed; a good keeper; tree an upright grower and prolific. 
PEWALKEE. Medium to large; roundish; skin bright yellow, striped 
and splashed with dark red; flesh white, tender, juicy, sub-acid; tree 
very hardy and a vigorous grower. 
SI ARK. Large, roundinsh ; greenish yellow, nearly covered with mixed 
red; flesh yellow, tender, juicy, rich, mild sub-acid; a good keeper; 
tree an upright and vigorous grower. 
WHITE WINTER PEARMAIN. Large, roundish, oblong; pale yellow 
with slight blush, sprinkled witn minute brown dots; flesh yellowish, 
tender, crisp, juicy, pleasant sub-acid; extra high flavor; good keeper; 
tree a strong grower and healthy. 
GOLDEN RUSSET. Medium size; dull russet, tinged with red on one 
side; flesh greenish, crisp, juicy and highly flavored. 
YELLOW NEWTON PIPPIN. Large, roundish; yellow with brownish 
red cheek; flesh firm, rich, juicy, crisp and highly flavored; generally 
considered the best Winter apple in California. 
LIMBER TWIG. Medium to large; roundish, oblate; greenish yellow, 
shaded and striped with dull -crimson; flesh whitish, juicy, sub-acid; 
a good keeper and very productive. 
CRAB APPLES. 
HYSLOP. Fruit very large, growing in clusters; roundish, ovate; dark, 
rich red, covered with thick, blue bloom; flesh yellowish; very hardy. 
LARGE RED SIBERIAN. Large; skin pale red and yellow; tree a 
vigorous grower. 
TRANSCENDANT. Medium to large, roundish oval; golden yellow, 
with a rich crimson cheek, covered with a delicate white bloom; flesh 
creamy white, crisp, sub-acid and pleasant. 
LARGE YELLOW SIBERIAN. Large, roundish oval; light, clear 
yellow. 
WHITNEY’S. Large, handsome; greenish yellow, striped with crimson. 
PEARS. 
Our Pear trees are all grown on whole root pear seedlings, imported 
from France. Our trees are one year from the bud, and will run largely 
from six to eight feet, are clean and healthy. No better stock has ever 
been put upon the market. 
SUMMER. 
LAWSON. (Comet.) Large; brilliant crimson on yellow ground; 
flesh juicy and crisp; a good shipper on account of its early ripening 
and striking appearance; it is one of the best market varieties. 
CLAPP’S FAVORITE. Large; pale lemon yellow, with brown dots; 
flesh fine, melting, juicy, with a rich, sweet vinous flavor; resembles 
the Bartlett; tall, a vigorous grower. 
BARTLETT. Large, smooth ; clear yellow, delicate blush on the sunny 
side; flesh white, fine grained, juicy, buttery, highly perfumed (musky), 
vinous flavor; the best of all summer pears, valuable for market and 
canning. 
SECKEL. Rather small ; brownish green, becoming dull yellowish brown, 
with russet red cheek; flesh whitish, buttery, juicy and melting, with a 
rich spicy flavor. 
