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~ BEURRE BOSC. November-December. 
LemMEAVY-BEARING PEARS 
Guaranteed to be true-to-name, hardy, and productive! For best 
fruiting results plant at least two different varieties for cross-pollin- 
ation. Bartlett and Seckel do not cross-pollinate but any other 
variety will pollinate them. Duchesse d’'Angouleme is self-fruit- 
ful. Standard size pear trees should be planted 20 ft. apart, 
dwarf trees -15 ft. apart. 
Dwarf Trees on Quince of Angers Each 
Rootstocks, 2 year, 3% to 4 ft., of 
following varieties: Bartlett, Clapp’s 
Favorite, Duchesse d’Angouleme, 
Seckel. Begin to bear the second or 
third year planted......... Postpaid $3.50 
Quick Crop Trees on standard root- 
stocks, 3 year, 6 to 8 ft., any variety. 
Usually begin to bear three or four 
years after planting 
2.75 
Standard Trees, 2 year, 5 to 6 ft., 
any variety 2.00 
Standard Trees, 2 year, 4 to 5 ft., 
ete Vel dis he /os ale ae Postpaid 1.75 
BARTLETT. September. The leading commer- 
cial pear is also the best for canning. Tree 
bears abundant quantities of golden yellow 
fruit. Flesh is tender, juicy and of delicious 
flavor. 
Very 
large gourd-shaped pear. This highly produc- 
tive tree yields large quantities of brownish 
yellow fruit with white flesh of delicious flavor. 
CAYUGA. September-November. A new pear, 
originated at the New York State Experiment 
Station in Geneva, it averages as large as 
Bartlett and has a delectable flavor. 
CLAPP’S FAVORITE. August-September. This 
large yellow favorite thrives where others fail. 
Fruit is rich, sweet and juicy. Tree is hardy 
and productive. 
DUCHESSE d’ANGOULEME. October-Novem- 
10 for 
$33.00 
25.00 
17.00 
15.00 
| Prize o' the Garden! Space-Saving, Amazing 
DWARF VERTICAL CORDONS 
Very popular in Europe, a novelty in America where it is striking for its 
unusual shape and fruit bearing quality! Vertical Cordons are Espalier 
Trees which require a minimum of space. Set 3 ft. apart they form an un- 
usual and utilitarian hedge along the entrance-way or along a wall. Also 
useful as screen or division line between vegetable and flower garden. 
This real fruiting hedge requires no trellis or support. Simple directions for 
pruning accompany every shipment. Reach 8-10 ft. height at maturity. Fruit 
is regular size and delectable. Plant 2 or more different varieties for pollin- 
ation. They begin to bear the second or third year planted. 
Dwarf Vertical Cordon Pears, 2 year, 3-4 ft., of the following varie- 
ties: Bartlett, Clapp’s Favorite, Duchesse d’Angouleme, Seckel— 
Postpaid 2 for $6.50; 4 for $12.00; 10 for $25.00. 
Bartlett Pear 
ber. Dull yellow fruit mottled with russet. Flesh 
is firm and rich. Fruit grows to enormous size. 
Bears early and heavy. Blight resistant. 
GORHAM. September. This seedling of Bart- 
lett resembles its parent but ripens 2 weeks 
later and keeps better. Excellent for canning. 
Notably resistant to blight. 
KIEFFER. November-Spring. The fruit is large, 
of rich yellow with a tinge of red; the flesh is 
juicy with a musky aroma; the tree is vigorous 
and fruitful. Will keep until June if stored in a 
cool place. 
SECKEL. August-October. A delicious little 
pear that is the standard of excellence. Skin is 
yellow - brown with brown-red cheek when 
ripe. Very productive. 
