A CATALOG OF NEW FRUITS 
Cayuga—averages as large as Bartlett, but in shape and color are similar 
to Seckel. The flesh is firm and fine in texture quite to the center, and 
possesses a delectable flavor. The quality is better than any other standard 
sort except Seckel, its parent. 
Caywood—another open-pollinated seedling of Seckel which resembles its 
parent in general characteristics, altho it is larger, rounder in shape, and 
considerably more russeted. Its claim for merit is in its splendid sweet 
highly aromatic Seckel flavor and the fine smooth light russet finish of 
the fruit. Its season is a little after Early Seckel. 
Clyde—is an open-pollinated seedling of Seckel, resembling its parent in tree 
and fruit characters. Fruit larger than Seckel, similar in shape but longer 
and less 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. 
Covert—is one of the largest of all cultivated pears. It resembles Bartlett 
in shape with the same roughened surface and has about the same green 
color which mellows into a clear Bartlett yellow when fully mature. The 
fruit is two months later than Bartlett, very firm, and handles unusually 
well. Canning tests indicate that the canned product is almost if not quite 
equal to Bartlett and much better than Kieffer. The tree is a prodigious 
cropper. Covert bids fair to replace Kieffer for canning and for export. 
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 unsur¬ 
passed for local and roadside markets. 
Ewart—comes from Mortimer Ewart, East Akron, Ohio. The fruit is remark¬ 
able 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 fruit 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, buttery, and juicy—a combination which, with the 
rich flavor and spicy aroma, makes this one of the very best-flavored pears 
of its season. The trees are vigorous and productive. Plant Gorham for 
pears to follow Bartlett. Valuable for dessert and canning. 
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