3 New Pear Varieties 



Developed by U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 



New! MAGNESS 



EXTREMELY 

 BLIGHT RESISTANT 



It is possible that introduction of the new pear varieties. 

 Magness and Moonglow, will he one of the most important 

 events in the history of eastern tree fruit culture. Apples 

 and peaches can he grown commercially in all of the avail- 

 able climatic ranges in this area but except for a small north- 

 ern section pears cannot be grown on a commercial basis. 

 This has been due to the serious fire blight disease which has 

 prevented development of a potentially valuable pear indus- 

 try. As a result of an extensive breeding and testing pro- 

 gram these two wonderful blight resistant pears have been 

 developed. Magness produces big crops of medium size pears 

 with a soft, sweet flesh that is almost free of grit cells. The 

 skin is firm and slightly covered with russet. It ripens 

 about a week later than Bartlett but can be held in cold 

 storage for 3 months with fine quality. Magness can be pol- 

 linated by Moonglow and most other pears ; but since it is 

 pollen sterile, it does not pollinate other pears. It is recom- 

 mended for general trial, but its northern and southern limits 

 are not known. 



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MAGNESS 



(Courtesy U.S. Dept. Agriculture) 



New! MOONGLOW ?i°™fSr 



Moonglow is a large high quality pear, that ripens about 

 2 weeks earlier than Bartlett. The large attractive fruit 

 have a soft, fairly juicy flesh that is nearly free of grit 

 cells. Tests indicate that it will be good for processing as 

 well as for fresh use. When picked early and held at 70° 

 the fruit will ripen to excellent quality in about 16 days. 

 Whereas Magness has a spreading growth habit, trees of 

 Moonglow are very upright. They are vigorous, very heavily 

 spurred, and begin to bear crops early. Moonglow produces 

 an abundant supply of good pollen and thus is fine for pol- 

 linating other pears. It can be pollinated by Keiffer, Bart- 

 lett. Seckel, and most any other pear. Like Magness it has 

 been artificially tested under the most severe conditions of 

 fire blight and has shown very little infection. Therefore, 

 it is recommended for trial in any of the pear growing areas. 

 The adaptability of these pears to various areas is not fully 

 known so they should be tested if there is doubt concerning 

 winter hardiness or chilling requirements. 



Sturdy Grafted Trees, 3-4 ft. Size, $2.95 each; 3 for $7.95 

 Larger Grafted Trees, 5-6 ft. Size, $3.50 each; 3 for $9.25 



MOONGLOW 

 (Courtesy U.S. Dept. Agriculture) 



New! DAW 



NOT BLIGHT RESISTANT 

 FOR BARTLETT AREA 



Dawn is an excellent pear but it is not blight resistant. Therefore, it is recommended for 

 trial only in the areas where Bartlett can be grown. It resembles Bartlett in shape and ap- 

 pearance but ripens about 2 weeks earlier at Beltsville, Maryland. Fruit quality is very good 

 being sweet-spicy, and very juicy as well as nearly free of grit cells. Tree growth is moder- 

 ately vigorous and upright. Pollen production is moderate. 



Sturdy Grafted Trees, 3-4 ft. Size, $2.95; each ; 3 for $7.95. 4-5 ft. Size, $3.50 each; 3 for $9.25 



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