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The pear very properly ranks as one of the most delicious 
of fruits, by reason of its fine, juicy texture and exquli- 
site flavor and aroma. Pears will grow on almost 
any soil, provided it is moderately rich. 
BARTLETT 
, Beurre D’Anjou (Anjou)—A firm pear, 
rather large, flesh yellowish white, rich, 
buttery flavor, good keeper. One of the 
leading commercial pears. C&O select 
strain bears earlier than the average 
Anjou. 
\\*Doyenne Du Comice—Large, color clear 
handsome yellow, sometimes brightened 
by delicate blush. Rich, juicy, excellent 
dessert. Sometimes called “Royal Rivi- 
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\ *Seckel — Smail, color yellowish brown 
marked with pale russet, often with rus- 
set red cheek. Excellent for culinary and 
pickling. Very sweet. 
\*Beurre Bose (Fall Russett)—Rich 
yellow overspread with cinnamon 
russet, flesh tender, melting, al- 
most buttery, juicy with rich pi- 
quant flavor. Very good quality. 
Old Home—Blight resistant stock 
grown principally for top-working 
to other commercial pear va- 
rieties. 
MAX-RED & 
BARTLETT 
N Bartlett — The leading commercial pear. 
Clear yellow, slightly blushed with red, 
sometimes dotted with russet. Juicy, but- 
tery, excellent dessert, canning and gen- 
eral purpose. 
\. Max-Red Bartlett (U. S. Plant Pat. No. 741) 
—A sport of Bartlett. The texture of the 
fruit is a little finer, the quality some- 
what sweeter and juicier. The skin turns 
from a Morocco Red to a Mahogany Red. 
eelemish Beauty—Fruit medium to large, 
clear yellow overspread with brilliant red 
cheek. Shape rather globular. Quality 
improves when fruit is picked and ripened 
under cover. Tree very hardy and pro- 
ductive. 
