A Pear which is rated by all as 
“very good” or “‘best.”” Has a long, 
tapering neck and a long stem which 
allows it to sway in heavy winds 
without dropping. Brownish yel- 
low in color. Flesh is tender, 
buttery, very juicy, with 
a rich flavor and pleas- § 
ing aroma. The tree 
is a slow grower, but 
most productive. Oct. 
to Jan. (Sept. 25-30.) 
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Pear Tree Prices : - 
 4te9 10to49 50to99 100 to 299 
Each Each Each Each 
2-yr., 5-6 ft. $1.95 $1.60 $1.10 $1.00. 
: 2-yr., 4-5 ft. 1.70 1.40 .90 .80 2 
2-yr., 3-4 ft. : 1.50 1.20 .15 63 
i1-yr., 4-5 ft. 1.70 1.40 .90 .80 
Growers interested in quantity lots, are asked to 
please send us their list for special quantity prices. 
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Pollination— 
Two varieties are needed. The only combination 
that is cross-incompatible is Seckel and Bartlett. 
A third variety is needed with the above two. 
SECKEL 
The Pear to plant for eat- 
ing fresh and pickling. Me- 
dium size, skin rich vellow- 
ish brown with deep, brown- 
ish red cheek when fully 
ripe. Flesh very fine grain- 
ed, juicy, sweet and good. 
Trees resistant to blight, very 
productive and hardy. Should 
be planted in fertile soils, 
not heavy clay. September 
and October. (September 20- 
125.) 
Precedes Bartlett, which it resembles in size, shape, 
color and flavor. It is the first Pear on the market. 
Large, pale lemon-yellow fruit with brown dots. Fine 
texture, juicy, buttery, with a rich, sweet, delicate 
vinous flavor. Tree hardy and productive. Thrives 
where other varieties fail. August 15-20. 
