. Benton County Nursery Co., Inc. Nurseries (Horticulture), Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs; Perennials, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Flowers, Seeds, Catalogs; Shade trees, Catalogs. PEARS-—Delicious Right from the Trees Fine for Canning—Profitable for Commercial Growers PEARS. KIEFFER PEAR POLLINATION—Two varieties are needed. The only combination that Is cross-Incompat- ible Is Seckel and Bartlett. A third variety 1* n»eded with the above two. Culture Pears will grow on almost any soil but will do best on a high elevation, provided the sub- soil is not too wet. Wherever this is the
. Benton County Nursery Co., Inc. Nurseries (Horticulture), Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs; Perennials, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Flowers, Seeds, Catalogs; Shade trees, Catalogs. PEARS-—Delicious Right from the Trees Fine for Canning—Profitable for Commercial Growers PEARS. KIEFFER PEAR POLLINATION—Two varieties are needed. The only combination that Is cross-Incompat- ible Is Seckel and Bartlett. A third variety 1* n»eded with the above two. Culture Pears will grow on almost any soil but will do best on a high elevation, provided the sub- soil is not too wet. Wherever this is the case the ground should be thoroughly under- drained. In very poor soil a heavy top dress- ing of manure in the fall will be of advan- tage. Standard pear trees should be planted twenty feet apart each way. Pears are subject to fire blight, a disease controlled only by cutting back the branches beyond the point of injury. Do not allow pears to ripen on the trees. The highest quality results from gathering fruit ten days before it is ripe. Winter pears are best stored before the heavy frost. Each 10 100 Rate Rate Rate 2 to 3 feet ... 60c 55c 50c 3 to 4 feet,,, , 65c 60c 55c 4 to 5 feet ...75c 70c 65c 5 to 7 feet ... 85c 80c 75c Early Varieties BARTLETT—Large size, with beautiful blush next to the sun; buttery; very juicy, and highly flavored; bears early. August and September. CLAPP'S FAVORITE—A large fine pear re- sembling the Bartlett; pale lemon yellow with brown dots and a fine texture; melt- ing, buttery, juicy, with a delicate flavor; tree hardy and productive. August and September. Autumn Varieties GARBER—Very large, oval, narrowing at both ends; yellow as an orange; flesh whitish, juicy, sweet and very pleasant. Tree an upright grower with heavy, dark green foliage. September. KIEFFER—Large, golden yellow, often blushed in the sun; juicy and melting. One of the best for preserving and canning; the most profitable to grow. Tree healthy, hardy and vigorous.
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