VARIETIES OF PEARS FOR EASTERN NEW YORK 999 



OTHER VAKIKTIKS 



The Cornice as it comes from the Pacific Coast is a good com- 

 mercial pear, but my experience with it so far would not justify 

 including it in the list for eastern New York. 



As I stated in the beginning of this article, three varieties are 

 all that I should use for a commercial orchard; namely, Bartlett, 

 Scckcl, and Bosc, and I esteem them all of equal value for the 

 purpose. 



For the home orchard a wide scope may be given as to varieties. 

 The first pear of any value to ripen is the Doyenne d' Ete, but 

 the first really good one is Manning's Elizabeth, followed by the 

 Tyson. The Tyson should be included in every list for the home 

 orchard. I have yet to see a pear tree that equals this variety in 

 hardiness, healthfulness, and vigor. If there is such a thing as 

 a blight-proof pear, it is the Tyson. The tree grows .to a large 

 size and produces abundantly, and its fruit is in season for a 

 long period. While this variety responds to good treatment, it 

 will stand more neglect than any other. 



Lawrence is a desirable late fall pear, maturing before the 

 Winter Nelis. The fruit is of high quality and the tree is desir- 

 able in every respect. A most excellent variety for the home 

 orchard. 



Dana's Hovey is the highest quality of any o? the late pears, 

 ranking with Seckel in that respect. Despite its small size, it 

 has a commercial standing in the Boston markets. 



The list of good pears is a long one, and I have endeavored 

 to mention only a few that should prove satisfactory to the home 

 orchard. There is no reason why, with a proper selection of 

 varieties, this delicious fruit should not be available over the 

 larger period of the year. 



