when ripened properly. Stored fruit was In excellent con- 

 dition in late December, The tree is productive with a 

 slight tendency towards biennial bearing. 



Anjou A late ripening pear of large size and good quality. Anjou 

 is a good shipper and a good keeper. The fruit was picked 

 with Bosc and the pressure at the time of harvest was 13 

 pounds. The trees are large and have been good producers. 

 Anjou is often reported to be a shy producer. 



The following 8 varieties appear to be worthy of trial. 



Early Seckel A seedling of Seckel that resembles its parent in coloring 

 but tends to be larger and to have a more distinct neck. 

 The fruit is attractive, very good in flavor and keeps well 

 for an early fall variety. The fruit was- picked August 19th, 

 the pressure test averaged Ih pounds on this date. The tree 

 is medium in size, vigorous and productive. 



Devoe 



The fruit is a clear yellow with a blushed red cheek, oblong 

 pyriform in shape and with good quality. Devoe is a heavy 

 producer, but the fruit tends to ripen unevenly and to be 

 variable in size and coloring. Thinning might be desirable. 

 The fruit was picked September 3rd when the pressure was 13 

 pounds. 



Ewart 



The fruits are large, yellowish-green with some russeting 

 and good flavor. Ewart is less attractive than Barlett. 

 The fruit was picked September 3rd, with an average pressure 

 test of 18 pounds. Ewart has been moderately productive in 

 our orchard. Fruit ripened in late December developed good 

 flavor and texture. 



Dumont A late ripening pear of medium to large size. The flesh is 

 firm, juicy and the quality very good. The fruit was harves- 

 ted September 22nd, and at that time the pressure test aver- 

 aged 13 pounds. Fruit ripened in late December developed 

 good flavor and texture. 



Starkrimson A red bud sport of Clapp Favorite. The fruit is similar in 

 size, shape and quality to Clapp, but has a solid red sur- 

 face color. The fruit was harvested August 20th and held 

 up well in storage to early December. This variety would 

 add color and interest to a pear display, but we are not 

 certain as to the buyers' reaction to a red pear. 



Grand Champion A russet sport of Gorham, which it resembles in size, 

 shape and quality. The fruit is overlaid with a uniform 

 cinnamon russet and is very attractive. The trees in our 

 planting are too young to evaluate as to productivity. 



Alexander Lucas A late ripening pear of medium size, smooth surface 



and a greenish-yellow color. The fruit is of good quality. 



