Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-18

winter varieties, especially when
grown as a dwarf. French.
Lucrative--Succeeds admirably in
many sections of this country. OF
medium size, yellow: flesh very juicy
and of very high quality. Usually
bears early and abundantly. Season
early fall, in New York. When well
grown, Lucrative is equal to the best
in quality. Belgian.
Seckel-We are proud that Seckel.
the acknowledged standard of quality
in pears, is an American variety 1t
originated near Philadelphia. Unsur-
passed for home use The Worden~
Seckel of recent Introduction, is larg-
er and is considered by some superior
Sheldon-Popular russell fall variety
of high quality. One of the best va
rieties originated in this country
Stevens Genessee-A large, yellow,
buttery, rich Favored pear ripenng in
early autumn in the Northern states.
Pick early to avoid rot. Very vigor-
Gus and a reliable bearer.
Superfin-Equal to the name
French.
Urbaniste-Large, yellow; flesh but
bearer. Midsummer. Flemish. Well
worthy OF place in the home garden
Observation-Disclosures size. yellow
flesh very juicy. rich. sweet; delicious
to those who prefer a sweet pear. Ear
ly autumn.
White Doyenne-IJnSurpasS in its
season, which is late fail to early win
ter in New York. One of the very best
for home use. A special favorite in
the West. Liable to scab unless
sprayed.
Late Varieties.
Alencon-Very valuable, late keep
ing. French. Often keeps till early
spring in the North
Columbia-Fruit large, yellow, very
handsome; flesh buttcry. melting. good,
but not high quality. New York. Es-
teemed for its unfailing productiveness
under a great variety of conditions.
Dana Hovey-Of great merit; small
size, yellow and russell; flesh buttery,
of exquisite quality, nearly. if not quite
equal to Seckel. Popular in the North
ern States. Rpens in early winter.
Massachusetts.
best of the late keeping pears. In
season until spring Some seasons it |
does not rircn in the extreme North
ern states. European.
Fsperen (Souvcnir attempting ap-
pearance; highly satisfactory quality. |
Resembles Winter Nelis in many re-
spects. Flemish.
Glcnt MOrceau-Large greenish yell |
low; flesh buttery. rich, sweet, of very
high favor. Season, early winter in |
the Northern states. Flemish. Sue
ceeds best in this country as a dwarf |
Girls d'Hives-Has won high repu-
tation in this country. In the North
it keeps till January. French.
Josephine de Malnes-A winter pear
unexcelled in it's season. OF medium
size, yellow; flesh buttery, sweet, very
good. Season, early winter to mid
winter. Flemish. In this country, it
is esteemed highly, both for market
and home use 1t is worthy of culture
wherever it succeeds.
Langelier--Medium size: yellow;
flesh buttcry, vinous, very good. A
free grower and good bearer. This
splendid European variety is quite
popular in some sections of the East.
Lawrence-Large, lemon yellow, rich
favored, early winter variety of
New York origin. Popular in the
home garden, because of it's uniform
vigor, productiveness and general ex-
cellence. Ripens we'll in the cellar.
One of the surest and best.
Patrick Barry--Large, yellow and
russet; flesh buttery, sprightly. excel
lent. Especially valuable for it's late
ness-season often extends to last of
April. Needs top-working. One of the
best Of recent introductions. An i'm
proved Nelis, having all the good quail
tiles of that well-known sort On the
Pacific coast is superseding Nelis