A CATALOG OF NEW FRUITS 
obovate, of about the same color but lighter; flesh tender, juicy, and buttery, 
with the Seckel flavor but not quite as rich or spicy; ripens two or three weeks 
later than Seckel and keeps much longer. Tree similar to Seckel in all respects. 
A Seedling Nursery 
Cayuga pears average as large as Bartlett, but in shape and color they are similar 
to Seckel. The flesh is firm and fine in texture quite to the center, with the rich, 
delectable flavor of Seckel. The quality is better than in any other standard sort 
except Seckel, its parent. 
Dana Hovey. An old variety of delicious quality that should be grown in every 
pear-lover’s orchard. Unfortunately it is no longer propagated and therefore a 
few trees have been grown for members. Fruit is about the size of Seckel and is 
equally rich in quality. It ripens in December when many of the high quality 
pears have gone. 
Early Seckel is exactly what its name implies—an early-ripening Seckel. The 
season is from 2 to 3 weeks ahead of Seckel but in cold storage the fruit can be 
kept longer than Seckel. The variety closely resembles Seckel in appearance and 
flavor, having the same delectable taste. It is unsurpassed for local and roadside 
markets. 
Ewart comes from Mortimer Ewart, East Akron, Ohio. The fruit is remarkable 
for its large size and good quality. It is greenish yellow, netted with russet, and 
has a fine, melting, tender, juicy flesh. The season is a month later than Bartlett. 
Gorham ripens its fruits 2 weeks later than Bartlett and keeps a month longer. 
The fruits resemble those of Bartlett in size, color, and shape. The flavor is sweet 
and vinous with a very marked and pleasing aroma. The flesh is white, tender, 
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