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PEAR GROWING IN CALIFORNIA. 



The Winter Nelis aud Bartlett types are shown respectively in Figs, 

 29 & 31. Calyx, like .Bartlett usually open but sometimes nearly 

 closed. Basin small to medium sized and shallow, more or less corru- 

 gated. Stem short, ^ inch to inch. Cavity irregular, frequently 

 entirely eliminated by fleshy projection. Quality medium to good. 

 The texture is rather coarse, nut the flavor sweet and pleasant. Appar- 

 ently somewhat subject to core rot. 



FIG. 2' 



View of A. 



J. Cook (new variety), illustrating the Bartlett 

 characteristics of growth. 



Dana's Hovey. 



Origin Massachusetts. Size small to medium. Color pale yellow, 

 considerable russet. Shape obtuse pyriform, regular. Skin smooth 

 and covered with conspicuous gray dots. Calyx open. Basin wide, 

 shallow, sometimes inconspicuous. Stem heavy, 1 inch or less in length. 

 Cavity slight, abrupt. Quality very good to best, juicy, sweet, melting, 

 aromatic. Season October to January. 



Downing places this pear in a class with Seckel in regard to its 

 quality. It does well in the foothills of the Sierras of California. 

 Some very select fruit has been seen from Nevada County. Its small 

 size is against its commercial use on a large scale. It is a splendid 

 variety for small home plantings. 



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