Pears of Proven Varieties 
The Pear tree will grow on almost any good so il, but thrives best in a rather heavy clay or loam. 
Soil should be well drained and kept under cultivation for best results. Standard varieties are planted 
about 18 to 20 feet apart for permanent orchards and the dwarfs about 10 feet. Dwarfs must be 
planted deep enough to cover the junction of Pear and Quince about two or three inches. 
PRICES: 5 to 6 feet trees, 50c each; $4.50 per 10; $40.00 per 100. 
Bartlett — This is the most popular Pear, 
both for home use and market, that the world 
has ever known. It is buttery and rich with a 
high flavor. The tree is strong and vigorous in 
growth. Bears young and abundantly. It is a 
leader among canning Pears, and when well 
grown is the universal favorite and commands 
top prices. 
Clapp’s Favorite - A superb, large, 
long yellow Pear, highly flavored and richly 
flushed with russet-red next to the sun. The flesh 
is fine grained, juicy, melting and buttery. A fine 
grower and enormously productive. Comes about 
two weeks earlier than Bartlett. 
Sheldon -One of the most highly prized 
late Pears; comes on some time after Bartlett. 
Roundish shaped and greenish russet with rich¬ 
ly shaded cheek. Flesh a little coarse, melting, 
juicy with a very brisk vinous, highly perfumed 
flavor. A vigorous grower and a good bearer, 
even while quite young. 
Seckel — Often called the Sugar Pear. Is 
small in size, one of the richest and highest fla¬ 
vored Pears grown, always in demand for 
desserts and luncheons. Tree makes a somewhat 
slow, but stout and erect growth. 
Kieffer — Sometimes known as Winter 
Bartlett. Is a sure cropper, heavy yielder and has 
exceptional shipping qualities. While not of the 
best quality for out-of-hand eating, it is a favor¬ 
ite for canning and preserving. The early bearing, 
heavy cropping trees make it desirable for 
quantity. 
Duchess Dwarf — This is the king among 
the dwarf Pears, and the one that gives the most 
satisfaction to growers everywhere. Does not re¬ 
quire much space for planting and bears enor¬ 
mous loads of high quality fruit. When fully ripe 
is a golden yellow, w r ith a dull blush on the sun¬ 
ny side. When properly trimmed it does not grow 
over five or six feet high, which feature makes 
it valuable for back-yard gardens and city lots. 
Plums 
In general, Plum trees thrive best in a sandy 
or clayey soil, that is well drained. They are 
usually planted about 18 feet apart in permanent 
orchards, or where a wagon sprayer is used about 
20 feet. Many varieties of Plums produce so 
abundantly that the best results are obtainable 
only by careful thinning. If allowed to grow 
naturally the trees will be weakened and the fruit 
will be smaller. 
PLUM PRICES 
5-6 ft. trees 60c each; $5.50 per 10; $50.00 per 100 
Abundance -Fruit large, showy, beauti¬ 
ful amber turning to a rich, bright cherry-red 
color, with a decidedly white bloom, and highly 
perfumed. Flesh light yellow, exceedingly juicy 
and tender, of a sweetness impossible to describe. 
Stone small and parts readily from flesh. For 
canning it is of greatest excellence. Its season 
is very early, ripening in advance of other Plums, 
thus adding to its value. 
Green Gage -Medium sized, round, skin 
green, becoming yellowish green usually with 
reddish brown dots and network at base. Flesh 
pale green, melting, juicy, sweet and rich, and 
unequalled in flavor. 
Lombard -Tree a medium sized, vigorous 
grower. Fruit medium to large, roundish oval, 
dark red; flesh yellow, juicy and pleasantly fla¬ 
vored. Is hardy and a valuable commercial sort. 
Monarch-Large, vigorous tree, begins 
fruiting young. Fruit very large, brilliant, bluish 
purple. Flesh is pale golden green and juicy. About 
two weeks later in season than Lombard. 
Bradshaw -a very large and fine early 
Plum; dark violet, red, juicy and good. Trees 
erect and vigorous; very productive; valuable for 
market. The quality is excellent, and it is one of 
the most popular Plums for canning, while its 
attractive color, good quality and shipping pro¬ 
perties make it sought for as a market variety. 
Yellow Egg - Golden yellow in color with 
thick bloom. Flesh golden yellow, rather juicy and 
very highly flavored. Tree large, productive. 
Italian Prune 
A European Variety 
Giant purple, oblong plum which ripens in Sept¬ 
ember. Beautiful and very delicious. Regular 
cropper. Fine for drying, canning, storage. 
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