

WAUNESBORO NURSERIES, IN¢. 

Pears in the East are planted chiefly in the family orchard or in a limited way for 
local market and roadside stand; few home owners are even growing enough of this 
delicious fruit for home use. The varieties we offer are those which have been thor- 
oughly tested and found well adapted and desirable for planting in the territory we 
serve, selected to furnish fresh fruit from July to January. However, all Pearsas far 
as we can determine are, unfortunately, subject to blight—some being more resist- 
ant than others. We believe the following list of varieties the best for this section. 
BARTLETT. Large, long, rich golden yellow, red cheek; thin skinned, buttery 
and melting, with rich, musky flavor; tree strong grower, bears young and abun- 
dantly. Extensively grown and most popular. August. 
BOSC. A new California variety receiving national at- 
tention due to its late ripening and excellent keeping 
qualities, as well as it is a Pear of superior flavor and 
dessert qualities. Medium to large, with slender neck 
and attractive brownish yellow skin. Tree rather slow 
grower. 25c. per tree extra. 
CLAPP’S FAVORITE. An old variety resembling 
Bartlett in shape, color and quality, but ripening 
a month earlier. 
GARBER. Very large, greenish yellow with splashes 
of red. Somewhat coarser grain that the Bartlett, 
but one of the best of its season. September. 
GORHAM. Improved Bartlett. Same high qual- 
ity and attractive appearance, ripening two weeks 
later. Less subject to blight. 















































Bartlett 
KIEFFER. Large, well 
known Pear. Somewhat 
coarse grained, but one 
of the best canning vari- 
eties and possibly plant- 
ed in more home or- 
chards than any other 
variety. Easily grown, 
less subject to blight 
than many _ varieties, 
strong grower, early and 
prolific bearer. Some- 
what bell-shaped. 
Golden _ background, 
with a red blush. Rec- 
ommended not only for 
the home orchard, but 
for the local market 
and roadside stands. 
Late September. 
SECKEL. The famous 
little brown, rusty-col- 
ored sweet Pear, often 
referred to as Sugar 
Pear. Very sweet, fine 
grained; excellent qual- 
ity. An ideal Pear for 
pickling and canning 
whole, as well as en- 
joyed when served fresh 
from the tree. Late 
September. 








BEARING AGE AND PLANTING DISTANCES OF FRUITS AND NUTS 
Variety Age of Bearing Planting Distance No. per Acre Variety Age of Bearing Planting Dist 
FRUITS: Apple.....3 to 7 years....35x35 feet......... pees ieee FRUITS1;Peach.....9 10.3 years....20;20 feet 
Apricot............ 2 to's years. ...20x20 feet). oon. one ce eaten LOS, Pear St ane mreaita Nii. iar OLS 8 
Blackberries....... ley eateene pee oxOscetee ee is Tay ae: 2,420 Plane Neonat s LA ee 30x20 Hae trees teens 108 
Blueberries........ 2 to 3 years....4x4 feet....... ee Ree 2,722 Quince.........! Pale) ope certs foe ee ene as 
Boysenberries..... TARR Ras cap SOP WIS! SocontacuOSSo Grae 907 Raspberries... ..._.1 year So 3x64 Siege Ae 
Cherry, Sour...... DitO Gi Valse cOK20 Teele ne on een 108 Strawberries.....__1 EROS UC Es Parser e oo trees eee e se. .2,420 
Cherry, Sweet..... A to 5 years... 20x20 feebuccccnne on on nae 108 wocrer oh VEAP +ssccene 1S 79 feet. 6.65... . sae O00 
Dew tee Wachee sh aN eee = OES FOC ee wet a 907 NUTS: 
[Fs Soncobonosacoaen fo Ziyears’..\. oxo Leet acai ere een LOS Chinese Chestnut .2 to 5 years....30x30 f 
Grapes... - <0. QV EAlS Generar. OXOLCC UME erie arene einen 907 English Walnut... 5 to 7 years....35x35 feet a. a 
Nectarines........ 2 COsa VATS. ae 2O0X20 Teeth ene eaten ere 108 Pecans 5.4. 4 to 8 years....40x40 feet..._. ees a, 28 
Time required for trees and plants to begin fruiting after being transpl i i 
; t b f planted may vary considerably, depending somewhat on size of 
at time of transplanting, as well as the nature of the soil, care given, the season, and many other conditions. Even some Been Se ie pen 
fruiting earlier than others. So the above table gives only approximate bearing ages under normal conditions, pe 

