
ASPERS, ADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 


CLAPP’S FAVORITE 
Very large; yellow and dull red skin, with russet specks; flesh melting, rich. 
Resembles Bartlett very much. Ripens in August. 
SECKEL 
Small; skin rich yellowish brown when fully ripe, with deep brownish red 
cheek; flesh very fine-grained, sweet, juicy, melting, buttery. One of the rich- 
est and highest flavored Pears. Equally popular for dessert and pickling. Ripens 
in September. 
SHELDON 
A large, round, russet and red Pear of very fine quality; melting, rich, and 
delicious. Tree vigorous, erect and handsome; bears well. Ripens in October. 
KIEFFER 
Large; handsome Pear with remarkable keeping qualities. Fine for making 
butter and canning. 
BEURRE D’ANJOU 
Large; buttery, melting, rich, vinous. The best late fall and early winter 
Pear. Can be kept in cold storage until late spring. 

Budding a block of Apple, Cherry, Plum and Pear Seedlings in Adams County 
Nursery and Fruit Farms Nursery. 
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