. Pleasant Valley Nurseries : 1902 [catalog]. Nursery stock New Jersey Moorestown Catalogs; Nut trees Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. PILARS IMPERFECT FERTILIZATION. Kieffer, Bartlett, and some other varieties of Pears, when planted in a solid hlock by themselves, do not properly fertilize. To obviate this difficulty, other varieties should be planted with them. We would recommend planting every tenth row with varieties which blossom at the same time. "With Kieffer, would suggest planting Le Conte, Smith's Hybrid, Garber, etc. Another active agent in helping the
. Pleasant Valley Nurseries : 1902 [catalog]. Nursery stock New Jersey Moorestown Catalogs; Nut trees Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. PILARS IMPERFECT FERTILIZATION. Kieffer, Bartlett, and some other varieties of Pears, when planted in a solid hlock by themselves, do not properly fertilize. To obviate this difficulty, other varieties should be planted with them. We would recommend planting every tenth row with varieties which blossom at the same time. "With Kieffer, would suggest planting Le Conte, Smith's Hybrid, Garber, etc. Another active agent in helping the spread of pollen is a hive of bees; we have many hives in one large orchard of Kieffer, which was planted before it became known that a Kieffer would not fertilize itself. The Bartlett and Anjou will fertilize each other. Seckel and Duchess are very satisfactory fertilizers for varieties which bloom at the same time. NEW VARIETIES LYERLIE PEAR. A seedling of Bartlett. Originated in Illinois. Has been bearing for 13 years, and the original tree has lost only one crop during that time, and that was owing to late frosts. Medium to large size, smooth and handsome; flesh rich, spicy and of high quality, with little core and few seeds. Ripens six weeks before Bartlett. Tree is a good grower and apparently free from blight. Ships well and does not rot at the core. 1 year, 3 to 4 feet, $ each; 2 years, $2 each. ROSSNEY. A very handsome Pear. Hardy and produc- tive. Ripens two weeks later than Bartlett. Large; skin creamy yellow with crimson blush. Flesh is tender, creamy and with no hard spots and an unusually small core. Flavor excellent. Worthy of trial. 2 years, 5 to 7 feet, 75 cts. each, $ per doz.^ LONGWORTH'S NO. 1. A very hardy seedling Pear of recent introduction, from the northwest. Tree a strong, upright grower, apparently free from blight; an enormous bearer. Fruit medium to large, nearly round; skin yellow, with warm blush on the sunny side; flesh rather coarse, jui
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