Henry Pear

Grown from French pear seed, planted in spring of 1871, by Henry C. Henry, of Effingham County, Ill. Commenced bearing in 1877 or 1878. Has never shown any sign of leaf or twig blight. It is a regular and abundant bearer, and in quality has no superior, if an equal, among the good keeping winter pears. Resembles Bartlett very much in size, shape and flavor. It is a good keeper, a rich yellow in color, and without a peer in quality among the winter pears.