PEARS of Proven Varieties 
The Pear tree will crow on almost any good soil, but thrives in a rather heavy 
clay or loam. Soil should be well drained and kept under cultivation for best re- 
sults. 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 ft. 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 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. 
SECKEL—Often called the Sugar Pear. Is small in size, one 
of the richest and highest flavored Pears grown, always in de- 
mand for desserts and luncheons. Tree makes a somewhat 
slow, but stout and erect growth. 
DUCHESS DWARF—This is the king among the dwarf 
Pears. and the one that gives the most satisfaction to grow- 
ers everywhere. Does 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 grow over five or six feet high, 
which feature makes it valuable for back-yard gardens and 
city lots. 

Bartlett 
SHELDON—One of the most highly prized 
late Pears; comes on some time after Bartlett. 
Roundish shaped and greenish russet with richly 
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, 
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 
favorite for canning and preserving. The early 
bearing, heavy cropping trees make it desirable 
for quantity. 
NEW DOUGLAS PEAR 
Bears in Two Years 
This valuable new early-bearing pear is cold 
resistant and considered to be blight proof. Bears 
early, ofttimes same season planted and produces 
heavy crops. Fruit is large smooth, yellow blush- 
ed, Flavor delicious, very sweet, melting and 
juicy. A regular cropper in all soils and localities. 
Something new and better! 
PRICE: 2-yr., 4-6 ft. trees, each 50c; 3 for $1.40 
New Douglas Pear 10 for $4.50. ; 

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