Pear, plum, fig and medlar trees can also produce good results ... To protect your fruit tree from moths that will destroy the fruit and leaves, apply a grease band 45cm (18in) above soil level ...

a member of the A.J. Medlar Biscuit Company of Philadelphia, was instantly killed about 7 o'clock this evening when the automobile in which he was riding skidded and dashed into a large pine tree ...