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PEAR GROWING IN CALIFORNIA. 

 Hassler (new variety). 



Origin Placerville, California. Size large. Color greenish yellow 

 with russet dots. Skin very smooth and fine, a perfect-looking pear. 

 Shape obtuse pyriform. Calyx open. Basin large, deep, irregular. 

 Stem heavy, medium length or short. Cavity quite deep, with stem 

 inserted at angle on one side. Texture, fine grained. Quality very 

 good. Juicy, very buttery, sweet, pleasant. Season very late. Ripe 

 February 23. 



FIG. 52. Leaf of Hassler (new variety). 



FIG. 53. Hassler (new variety). 



Like the A. J. Cook, this variety originated as a chance seedling on 

 the place of J. E. Hassler at Placerville. Some grafts were inserted 

 into a Rossney tree in the orchard and this year for the first time bore 

 a few fruits, most of which Mr. Hassler picked too early for proper 

 ripening. On February 23, 1918, the writer received a fine sample of 

 this pear in prime condition. Nothing can be said as yet about its 

 bearing characteristics. Its apparently very good quality and extremely 

 late ripening make it promising for late winter or early spring use. 



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