IDENTIFICATION OF PEAR VARIETIES 



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Fijjure 10. Leaf Surface 



1. WILLARD — Raised lateral veins 



2. KOONCE — Depressed lateral veins 



3. "FALSE BOSC" — Pubescent upper surface 



The anaount or degree of light reflection from lea\-cs depends not onh' on variety 

 but also on leaf age, time of observation during the growing season, amount of 

 dust on the leaf surface, and brightness of the day. Despite these and other 

 variables, light reflection is usualh- a fairly valuable distinctive character. Leaves 



Figure 11. Light Reflection 



1. DANA HOVEY — Very glossy 



2. CLAPP FAVORITE — Semi-glossy 



3. CLAIRGEAU ~ Dull 



