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GRIFFING NURSERIES, Beaumont, Texas 
PEARS 
Pyrus 
Because of blight, the list of Pears 
adapted for the South is limited. Ours are 
from “Blight Proof” strains, and are highly 
resistant, being of the Chinese Sand Pear 
types. 
After the second year, Pears should not 
be cultivated, but the ground allowed to 
become hard. They should not be fertilized 
with nitrogen, but with potash fertilizer 
only, and mulched heavily. 
In order to have the fruit good to eat 
fresh, it should be gathered green, several 
weeks before the ripening period. When 
gathering, care should be taken against 
bruising. Pears should be placed in a 
basket like you would eggs, and each pear 
wrapped separately in tissue paper, and 
then placed on shelves in a warm even 
temperature. As they soften, they are 
juicy and delicious, and will keep this way 
for several months. 
GARBER —Ter. 1 to 6. Tree is a rapid grower and 
prolific bearer Branches upright, forming a 
rounded top. A hybrid of the Chinese Sand Pear 
and one of the fine French varieties. Fruit is 
large, rounded shape, smooth skin, ripening about 
August 15th. Ripens fairly well on the tree. Fine 
for preserving. 
KEIFFER —Ter. 1 to 6. Tree is a vigorous grower, 
making a well shaped, upright top. Fruit is large 
to very large; skin, yellow with light vermilion 
cheek. Flesh is brittle, very juicy, with a marked 
musky aroma. Fruit does not ripen on the tree 
until October or November. Especially prized 
for canning and preserving purposes. 
PINEAPPLE —Ter. 1 and 2. Tree has an upright 
habit; fast grower. Trees in Southern Alabama 
are known to have produced 50 bushels per tree. 
Fruit is very large, light green with red cheek. 
Does not turn brown when cooked, but holds its 
white color. Especially fine for preserving and 
canning. For the lower coastal region, it is the 
best blight-resisting Pear we know. Ripens in 
August. Trees form a tall column, and may be 
used for lining drives, etc. for skyline effects. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
■>-5 ft.NB $ .80 each 
-‘’-7 ft.NB 1.40 ' each 
6-8 ft.B&B 3.00 $4.00 each 
8-10 ft.B&B 4.00 5.50 each 
10-12 ft.B&B 5.50 8.00 each 
NEW PROLIFIC PEAR 
DOUGLAS —Ter. 1 to 6. A New Pear. Tree is a 
vigorous grower, with upright branches. Large 
glossy leaves. Fruit is large, slightly oblong in 
shape, creamy white with red cheek. Ripens in 
August. A very heavy producer, and one of the 
best. 
Approx. Ht. Cass Price 
•I'S ft.NB $1.50 eacli 
-'>•7 ft.NB 2.20 each 
PEAR TREES FOR ORNAMENT 
Use to line Drives and Frame tlie Home Grounds 
like Lombard}' Poplars. 
PINEAPPLE Pyrus species 
Deciduous Fruiting Tree. Ter. 1 and 2. 30 ft. 
'I'all. upright growth. The fruiting type of pear, 
ami in addition to its productive ability for fruit, 
tlie tiees form a tall column, useful for lining drives, 
and for skyline effects in mass plantings. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
6- 8 ft.B&B $3.00 $4.00 each 
8-10 ft.B&B 4.00 5.50 each 
10-12 ft.B&B 5.00 8.00 each 
FRUITS 
For the Gulf Coast Area 
While the South is usually regarded as the home 
of Citrus, Pecans, and Fig Trees, there are other 
varieties of Fruits that can be grown successfully 
along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, such 
as Pears, Grapes, Mulberriesf Guavas, Bananas, and 
Berries. 
The Fruits we list are varieties that have been 
tried out and will succeed under proper selection 
and preparation of soil and cultural directions. 
Our fifty years’ experience teaches us that we 
cannot grow the same varieties of Peaches, Pears, 
Plums, and Pecans that thrive and do well in higher 
altitudes and different kinds of soils, even a hun¬ 
dred miles back from the Coast. 
ORCHARD PLANTING 
The land that will produce the best farm crops 
will also produce the best orchards. Rolling, well 
drained lands are best for all varieties of fruits. 
No home, large or small is complete without an 
assortment of Fruit Trees. We are giving our sug¬ 
gestions for the arrangement of an Orchard Planting 
to give the greatest number of Trees in a small 
acreage. 
A few fruit Trees, properly selected, planted and 
well cared for, will produce enough fruit for the 
average family, with some to sell. 
TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR ORCHARD 
0 Pecan—Diagonally planted, 45 to 90 feet. 
° Peach, Plum, Orange, Fig, Kumquat, Inter- 
planted 15 ft. squares. 
Pineapple Pear for the South. 
