12 BAKER NURSERIES 
PEARS 
~ KEIFER.—The best known of all pears. Very large; 
yellow; successful everywhere. Should be gathered when 
mature and allowed to ripen in storage. Tree very vigor- 
ous, resisting blight; ornamental, and immensely produc- 
tive. Garber should be planted with Keifer to insure best 
pollenizing. August to September. 
\ GARBER.—Should be planted in the South where other 
pears will not grow, especially in connection with the 
Keifer. The Garber is a large yellow pear with red cheek. 
It keeps remarkably well and is a splendid shipping pear. 
August. 
* BARTLETT.—Large, buttery, juicy, highly flavored, 
great bearer; very popular. August and September. 
LE CONTE.—Medium, bell-shaped, smooth; creamy 
yellow with slight blush; fresh crisp, sweet and juicy. 
Tree a rapid grower and a young and prolific bearer, but 
more subject to blight than most varieties. Ripe in July. 
\. DOUGLAS.—Medium size, smooth,, golden yellow with 
slightly rusty cheek; flesh tender, mellow when fully ripe, 
juicy and rich. It is considered the equal of Bartlett 
which has always been considered the peer of quality. 
The tree bears quite young, often fruiting the first year 
after planting, and is highly resistant to blight. 
‘“. MAGNOLIA.—A beautiful yellow russet pear; glob- 
ular; large and showy. Fine for canning, preserving, 
and when fully ripe for eating. A young and abundant 
bearer. August and September. 
2-Year Pear 
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