ANDREWS HARDY PEARS 
Parker Pear 
NEW! Minn. No. 3 Pear 
This pear was originated at the Minnesota State Fruit 
Breeding Farm. The fruit is not as large as the other 
varieties, but makes up in quality what it may lack 
in size. The tree is as hardy as a Duchess apple tree 
and can be grown successfully wherever Duchess can 
be grown. It is free from blight and is a heavy and 
annual cropper. To eat and to can, this new pear has 
made a place for itself. 
Being a strong, vigorous grower, this No. 3 pear 
makes a very appropriate and a very interesting tree 
to plant on the side lawn or in the outdoor living room. 
was originated by 
" ■^“Or Qhas. Patten a number of 
years ago and has since been thoroughly tested and is 
now recommended for planting in the southern half of 
Minnesota. 
Patten is a strong, vigorous growing tree and very 
productive. Prof. H. L. Lantz says, “This Patten pear, 
as grown at Charles City, has never blighted and has 
been productive and vigorous. The fruit is of good 
size, resembles Bartlett in form, very tender, juicy and 
good quality; season September.” 
Now that it is so clearly demonstrated that these 
pears can be successfully grown in Minnesota, all 
orchards should include a good assortment. We can 
heartily recommend Patten. 
splendid pear was in' 
■ ”**'^* introduced a few years ago 
by the Minnesota State Fruit Farm and has been stead' 
ily gaining recognition and favor since that time. 
Parker Pear has been well tested in different parts 
of the state and is now recommended for general 
planting in the southern half of the state and is sug' 
gested for trial in favorable locations farther north. 
Prof. Alderman, Chief of Horticulture, University 
of Minnesota, describes the tree as large, vigorous and 
free growing. The fruit is medium to large, with 
smooth medium thick skin; color clear medium yellow, 
usually with blush; flesh is tender, medium fine grained, 
juicy, sweet and of very good quality. Fruit ripens in 
early September. 
PRICES of PEARS 
See shipment information, page 24. 
Plant more than one variety to insure pollination. 
Parker 1 
Patten , 
Tait J 
Height Shipment Each 
r 2-3 ft. Prepaid ^0.30 
- 3-4 ft. Prepaid .38 
[ 4-6 ft. Frt. or Exp. .55 
4 
^1.00 
1.40 
2.10 
10 
^2.35 
3.20 
4.95 
Minn. 
No. 3 
/ 3-4 ft. Prepaid .75 
L 4-6 ft. Frt. or Exp. 1.00 
2.75 
3.75 
6.55 
8.95 
PEAR SPECIAL 
5 Trees Only $1.95 
Prepaid 
1 Minn. No. 3 2 Patten 2 Parker 
Tait Pear 
The Tait was originated in Ontario, 
Canada, and has endured 40 de' 
grees below zero according to the originator, Mr. Tait. 
Father John B. Katzner, of St. John’s University 
near St. Cloud, Minnesota, wrote “Tait is hardy here, 
resistant to blight, fruit medium size, yellow; good 
bearer and good quality. The tree is a fine upright 
grower.” 
Patten Pear 
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