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HARRISONS’ NURSERIES 
Other Standard Varieties of Pears 
See prices on page 31 
Anjou (Beurre d’Anjou). A large greenish yellow Pear, somewhat coarse in 
texture. The fruit is at its best in late October and early November; it will 
keep until the winter holidays if stored in a cool place. The tree is a vigorous 
grower and bears very freely, although not coming into bearing quite as early 
as some other sorts. 
Barseckel. A cross between the well-known Bartlett and Seckel. In size the 
fruit is about midway between the two parent varieties, but partakes largely 
of the characteristics of the Seckel. Ripens in midsummer. 
Clairgeau. Winter. Large yellow fruits, with blush cheek on side exposed to 
the sun. Flesh white and delicious. 
Clapp’s Favorite. This variety ripens a few days earlier than Bartlett. The 
fruit is lemon-yellow spotted with brown dots; flesh is fine flavored, rich, and 
sweet. Care should be taken to pick the fruit from ten days to two weeks 
before the normal time of ripening on the trees. 
Duchess (Angouleme). Bears young. Fruit large; good quality. October 20. 
Flemish (Flemish Beauty). Large, handsome fruits. Skin yellow, with tan 
cheek. Rich, sWeet flavor. Popular in the western fruit sections. 
Garber. A fall-bearing fruit, resembling the Kieffer, but ripens from two to 
three weeks earlier. Tree is free from blight and immensely productive. It 
seems to be a good variety to plant with Kieffer for pollenizing the blooms. 
Koonce. Summer. An extra-hardy sort; recommended for planting where 
there is danger of late spring frosts. Fruit medium size; skin golden, with 
crimson cheek. One of the best early sorts. 
Lawrence. Fruit of medium size, with a lemon-yellow outer skin; flesh is 
white and of a very good flavor. It is one of the best of the early winter Pears, 
reaching perfection in late December and January. 
LeConte. Fruit large; smooth yellow skin; flesh juicy and firm; tree vigorous 
and free-bearing, and may be planted as a pollenizer for the Kieffer. 
Seckel. Possibly the fmest-Havored Pear on the market. The fruit is only 
medium size but makes up for this by its high 
quality. The trees are somewhat stocky. An 
excellent variety for home or market. 
Sheldon. Winter. Size small to medium. Won¬ 
derfully 
Koonce Pear 
high quality. Skin yellowish. Trees 
are vigorous and strong. 
Winter Nellis. Delicious fruit; keeps 
well; fine-grained. Tree regular 
bearer. 
Worden-Seckel. Winter. A hand¬ 
some Pear of large size 
and high quality. Skin 
yellow; flesh white. 
Dwarf Pears 
Bartlett 
Duchess 
Each 10 
2 to 3 ft. . .$0 30 $2 50 
3 to 4 ft. . . 35 3 00 
4 to 5 ft. . . 40 3 50 
I wish to express my sincere 
thanks for the trees. They ar¬ 
rived in perfect condition. As 
this is the second “prize” that 
I have received from you in 
as many years, I wish to say 
that they were as good if not 
better than listed in the cata¬ 
logue.— Reginald Adams, New 
Jersey. 
