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Twenty-five or thirty years ago some varieties of Pears were over- 
planted. In recent years they have been considerably Under penis: 
We predict moderate commercial planting on suitable locations ae 
prove profitable, since Pears are scarce and in ready demand at fair 
prices. 



Considerable improvement has been made in varieties, especially in 
the Cayuga, an improved Seckel: and the Gorham, an improved Bart- 
lett. Every home orchard should have an assortment of Pears for home 
use. From our list a selection can be made suitable for both home and 
market. 
BARTLETT. The best seller of the early Pears. Large, rich, golden yellow; 
thin skinned, buttery and melting, with a rich, musky flavor. Tree a 
strong grower, bears young and abundantly. 
CAYUGA. An improved Seckel possessing all the good qualities of the 
popular old Seckel, but is much larger. Equally as resistant to blight. 
CLAPP’S FAVORITE. Very good quality, usually the first on the market. 
Lemon yellow faintly splashed with crimson. 








GARBER. Rapid grower; good quality. Splendid where assortment is 
desired. Ripens in September. 
GORHAM. Improved Bartlett with the same high quality and 
b attractive appearance. Ripens two weeks later and keeps much j 
Gorham longer. Excellent flavor. White, tender, juicy flesh. Less subject 
to blight than the Bartlett. 
KIEFFER. The most extensively planted late Pear. Profitable market variety on 
account of its good shipping and keeping qualities; of extraordinary size and beauty. 
SECKEL (Sugar Pear). Small, rich golden brown; flesh very fine grained, sweet, 
juicy, melting, buttery. Regarded as the standard of excellence among Pears. 
GROW MORE PLUMS 
They are delicious, easily grown, and have a good local demand at a satis- 
factory price. Plums have many uses—including eating from hand, preserving, 
canning, drying, etc. Trees require little space, bear young, and most generally 
are annual, prolific bearers. 
We recommend planting a good assortment for 
home use and suggest moderate commercial 
planting for local and roadside markets. 
ABUNDANCE. One of the well known Japanese 
varieties. Lemon yellow ground, over-spread with 
bright cherry. A heavy bloomer. Large, oblong, 
tapering to the point. Flesh orange yellow, melt- 
ing, rich, and highly aromatic; abundant and 
annual bearer; vigorous, upright grower. August. 
BURBANK. A long-standing favorite. One of the 
best of the Japanese varieties. Large, nearly 
globular, clear cherry red with a thin lilac bloom; 
deep yellow flesh, very sweet, with a peculiar, 
agreeable flavor, A straggling grower, usually be- 
gins to bear the second year after transplanting, 
Ripens in August. 
GERMAN PRUNE. A valuable Plum of fair quality 
for dessert, but most esteemed for canning and 
preserving. Large, long oval, 
purple. Flesh firm, sweet, and 
pleasant, separating from the Stanley Prune 
stone. Hardy and in constant 
demand. Moderate grower. 
September. 
GREEN GAGE. An old-fashioned favorite once found in every garden, well 
known in all sections, and a good seller in this vicinity. Still retains a 
high reputation second to none of the new and improved varieties. 
RED JUNE. An early red Japanese Plum. Usually a sure-cropper because 
of its late bloom. Very good variety of its season. 
SHROPSHIRE DAMSON. This variety has been a standard for years 
and is the most extensively planted Plum in this section. Trees are up- 
right in character of growth and usually bear great crops when given 
congenial soil. Succeeds everywhere Plums will grow. Sure demand at 
local markets. 
STANLEY PRUNE. Introduced by the New York Experiment Station and 
recommended as one of the best of all the Prunes. Excellent for cooking 
and eating from hand. Vigorous, annual bearer, Large, dark blue; juicy, 
fine-grained, tender, and sweet. V. ery best quality. Midseason. 
WICKSON. Very large, deep maroon-red. Popular because of its enor- 
mous size, but considered a shy bearer, 















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