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Pears
MOONGLOW - A 1960 U.S.D.A. introduction. Tree is a vigorous, upright grower and is resistant to fireblight. Fruit ripens in late August, has smooth texture, and is soft and juicy. A good pollinator. THE ORIENT - This pear comes recommended being almost blight proof. A good bearer and fruit of fine quality. Trees make vigorous growth. Large fruit. We have seen one of these pears weigh 1 1/2 lbs. Ripens September. AYRES - One of the highest quality pears that can be grown in the South, blight resistant, flesh almost free of grit cells. Needs pollinator. 20th CENTURY ASIAN PEAR - Also called APPLE-PEAR because of their similar texture and shape. Trees produce at an early age. Ripens about August 15.  HOSUI - A medium to large Asian Pear. Juicy, sweet, fine grained flesh. Pollinate with 20th Century. Ripens early August.  WARREN - Discovered by T. O. Warren in Mississippi some years ago. Very sweet, juicy and smooth flesh. Fruit varies in size and shape, mostly medium size and long necked fruit. Ripens in our area about August 10th. MAGNESS - Medium size, short-oval shape, greenish yellow fruit with light russet and dark spots. Soft, juicy flesh. Almost free of grit cells. Resistant to fire blight. LE CONTE - Bell shaped, creamy yellow fruit with slight blush. Medium soft flesh. Vigorous, upright growing tree bears consistently. Fire blight resistant. Requires pollinator. SHINKO - Asian Pear. Medium size oval brownish fruit. Sweet. Good keeping quality. Requires pollinator, 20th Century or Hosui. Bears early. |