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Fig. 98. Leaf of Worcester. 



Fig. 99. Worcester. 



of judging might be represented the tables have been submitted to 

 a number of pear experts for criticisms and corrections. Thus, they 

 do not represent the writer's views alone, but rather the composite 

 view of those who had a part in their preparation. 



It will be noticed in the quality table that Bartlett is rated only 

 as very good. Commercially there is no one who would rate it lower 

 than best, but when quality alone is being considered there are few 

 people who would place it in the same class with Seckel, Bosc and 

 Comice. Because of its commercial importance it was taken as a 

 standard by which to judge other varieties and each has been rated 

 above or below according to the best judgment that could be secured 

 on quality. 



It will also be noticed in the table that certain varieties are rated 

 as both very good and best, or good and very good, or medium and 

 good; for example, Comice, Rossney and Easter Beurre. This simply 

 means that under certain conditions these pears are rated higher in 

 quality than under other conditions and may vary from very good 

 to best, or from good to very good, or from medium to good. 



The adaptability table was even more difficult to prepare. It is far 

 from being complete and no doubt many varieties listed will do well 

 in districts from which they have not been reported. Again, in the 

 course of preparation of this table every effort was made to secure 

 reliable data and it will at least serve as a guide in the selection of 

 such varieties as are at present known to be adapted to the several 

 districts of the state. 



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