PEARS of Proven Varieties 
The Pear tree will grow on almost any good soil, but thrives in a rather heavy clay or loam. 
Soil should be well drained and kept under cultivation for 
planted about 18 to 20 feet apart for permanent orchards 
best 
and the 
Standard varieties are 
about 10 feet. Dwarfs 
results. 
dwarfs 
must be planted deep enough to cover the junctien 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 
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 universa] 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 russet with 
richly shaded cheek. Flesh a little coarse, melt- 
greenish 
ing, juicy with a very brisk vinous, highly per- 
fumed 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 always in demand for 
desserts and luncheons, Tree makes a somewhat 
slow, but stout and erect growth. 
KIEFFER — Sometimes 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 
favorite for canning and preserving. The early 
bearing, heavy cropping trees make it desirable 
grown, 
known as 
for quantity. 
DUCHESS DWARF—This is the king among 
the dwarf Pears, and the one that gives the 
most satisfaction to 
not require much space for planting and bears 
enormous loads of high quality fruit. When fully 
ripe is a golden yellow, with a dull blush on the 
sunny side. When properly trimmed it does not 
growers everywhere. Does 
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 They are 
usually planted about 18 feet apart in permanent 
orchards, used 
about 20 feet. Many varieties of Plums produce 
So abundantly that the best results are obtaina- 
ble 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 50c each; $4.50 per 10; $40.00 per 100 
is well drained. 
or where a wagon sprayer is 
ABUNDANCE—Fruit large, showy, beautiful 
amber turning to a rich, bright cherry-red color, 
with a decidedly white bloom, and highly per- 
fumed. 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 
Fruit medium to large, roundish oval, 
sized, vigorous 
grower, 
dark red; flesh yellow, juicy and pleasantly fla- 
vored. Is hardy and a valuable commercial sort. 
MONARCH — Large, begins 
fruiting young. Fruit very large, brilliant, bluish 
purple. Flesh is pale 
About two weeks later in season than Lombard. 
BRADSHAW—A very large and fine early 
dark violet, red, juicy and good. Trees 
vigorous tree, 
golden green and juicy. 
Plum; 
erect and vigorous; 
for market. The quality is excellent, and it is 
one of the most popular Plums for canning, 
very productive; valuable 
while its attractive color, good quality and ship- 
ping properties 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, produc- 
tive. 
Italian Prune 
A European Variety 
Giant purple, oblong plum which ripens in 
September. Beautiful and very delicious. Regular 
cropper. Fine for drying, canning, storage. 
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