PEARS FOR EVERY PURPOSE 
LECONTE—Large; pyriform; smooth; pale yellow. Quality good when properly ripened. Rip- 
ens July 20th to end of August. Begins to bear when five years old. 
\ BARTLETT —Everyone is acquainted with this large yellow pear. Fruit very rich and highly 
aromatic. Tree grows dense and of even, conical shape. Ripens in August. 
GARBER— Oriental strain, like the Smith’s Fruit; resembles Kieffer in size, shape and color. 
Ripens late September. 
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PINEAPPLE PEAR—Valuable for the South for canning. Flesh coarse, about the quality of 
Kieffer. Tree good grower, not subject to blight; good bearer. Ripens in August. Best suited 
to that section within 100 to 150 miles of the Gulf Coast. 
KIEFFER—Best variety for the Southwest; large, yellow with rusty cheek; fine for cook- 
ing and market. Ripens in October. 
PRICES ON PEAR TREES 
Each 10 Ea. 100 Ea. 
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Sak VAL LON <0 SO es Drees See ee ee ao 65 .60 
4 to Ste 2 ee er eee See er See a. ee ie 90 85 .80 
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