. C. M. Hobbs & Sons. Nurseries Horticulture Catalogs; Evergreens Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Climbing plants Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs. BARTLETT Summer Pears Bartlett—Large size, with a beautiful blush next the sun, buttery, very juicy, and highly flav- ored; tree a strong grower, bears early and abundantly; very popu- lar. August, Septem- ber. Clapp's Favorite—A large fine pear resembling the Bartlett, but with- out its musky flavor, pale lemon-yellow with brown dots, and fine texture, melting, but- tery, juicy with a deli- cate flavor. August.
. C. M. Hobbs & Sons. Nurseries Horticulture Catalogs; Evergreens Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Climbing plants Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs. BARTLETT Summer Pears Bartlett—Large size, with a beautiful blush next the sun, buttery, very juicy, and highly flav- ored; tree a strong grower, bears early and abundantly; very popu- lar. August, Septem- ber. Clapp's Favorite—A large fine pear resembling the Bartlett, but with- out its musky flavor, pale lemon-yellow with brown dots, and fine texture, melting, but- tery, juicy with a deli- cate flavor. August. Wilder—Medium to small, greenish yellow with a brownish red cheek; melting, sweet and very pleasant; tree a vigor- ous grower and good bearer. Summer T y s o n—T r e e hardy, upright grower, a little tardy in com- ing into bearing. We have fruited this va- riety for 30 years and have never lost a tree from blight; have never seen more than a slight twig blight; freest from blight of any pear we know. Fruit medium; yellow; slightly russet; flesh fine grained, juicy, melting, sugary—good to best. Pears The cultivation of this fruit is rapidly ex- tending as its value is appreciated and the demand is increasing every year, making it one of the most profitable to plant. The range of varieties is such that, like apples, they can be had in good eating condition from August until early spring. The melting, juicy texture, the refined flavor and the delicate aroma of the pear gives it rank above all other fruits, excepting the grape. One of the most important points about the management of pears is the gathering at the proper time. Summer pears should be gathered at least ten days before they are ripe, and autumn pears at least two weeks. Winter varieties may hang until the leaves begin to fall, then place in a cool, dry cellar. In the East and South, Garber and Keiffer are easier grown than any other fruit crop. The trees thrive where the apple or peach would starve and will
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