This special edition of 'Forty Years Experience in Pear Growing' was written by William Parry, and first published in 1880, making it close to one-and-a-half centuries old. This old book is a transcription of an address by Parry to the New Jersey State Horticultural Society in January, 1880, telling of his vast 40-year experience in growing Pears. Parry also discusses several varieties of Pears. A super-short, fast read, and a fabulous old book by an experienced grower. It is a must have for the libraries of all those interested in Orcharding in general, in the historical aspect, and all those interested in growing Pears in particular. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.