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AC™ Harrow Crisp (HW610 Cltv.) PP#17,843

$35.00
AC™ Harrow Crisp was developed by the Harrow Research Station in Ontario, Canada. This variety harvests with Bartlett and sizes slightly larger. Fruit has a very attractive finish with a red blush over smooth, yellow skin and the flavor is mildly sweet. The tree is hardy, productive and has proven resistance to fire blight. Royalty: $1.75/tree

Bell

$35.00
This exciting new release from the USDA ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, WV is named after the longtime pear breeder, Richard Bell. The fruit has ranked the highest in flavor intensity, flavor balance and juiciness among other pears in its season during years of extensive evaluation. The tree is vigorous and exhibits excellent resistance to fire blight.

Blake’s Pride

$35.00
A mid-season pear ripening one week after Bartlett. The fruit is medium in size with an attractive yellow color and excellent, aromatic flavor. Blake’s Pride produces annual crops and has a high degree of resistance to fire blight.

Harrow Sweet (HW609 Cltv.)

$35.00
A late-season pear developed by the Harrow Research Station in Ontario, Canada, Harrow Sweet ripens approximately three weeks after Bartlett. This variety has shown very good resistance to fire blight. The fruit size and appearance are similar to that of Bartlett; however, Harrow Sweet does develop an attractive blush. Trees should be thinned to maintain fruit size and avoid biennial bearing.

Hosui

$35.00
This Asian variety is solid russet with pronounced lenticels. Ripening in late August, fruit is mildly flavored, sweet

Juicy Jewel ® (MN121 Cltv.) PPAF

$35.00
A new release from the University of Minnesota, Juicy Jewel® is an attractive Asian pear that ripens early in the season. The sweet fruit has a mild tropical flavor and can produce an orange-pink blush when ripe.   Juicy Jewel® can store up to 3 months in cold storage. This variety has also shown high disease tolerance.  Royalty: $1.50/tree

Niitaka

$35.00
This Asian variety is solid russet with pronounced lenticels. Ripening in late August, fruit is mildly flavored, sweet and juicy. Requires thinning to attain maximum fruit size.

Olympic

$35.00
Clearly a four-star variety, this round, large, heavily russeted brown Asian pear has a crisp and juicy

Potomac

$35.00
Potomac is a Moonglow x Beurre D’Anjou cross developed by the USDA and the Ohio State University. The fruit is moderate in size, averaging 2.5 inches. The flesh texture is moderately fine and buttery. The flavor is pleasingly sub-acid with a mild aroma and is similar to Beurre D’Anjou in character. The tree is moderately vigorous and resistant to fire blight.

Seckel

$35.00
A small pear with rich yellowish-brown skin when fully ripe. One of the best-quality dessert pears. Ideal for the home garden. Tree is vigorous, hardy and productive. Ripens two weeks after Bartlett.

Shenandoah

$35.00
Another release from USDA and OSU, Shenandoah harvests approximately three weeks after Bartlett. Fruit size is large with traditional sub-acid pear flavor. Blight resistance is good and similar to that of Seckel. Shenandoah stores very well for up to five months without breaking down.

Sunrise

$35.00
A disease-resistant pear introduced by USDA–ARS and OSU, Sunrise has shown impressive resistance to fire blight. The fruit color is yellow, often finishing with a slight blush and very little russet. Sunrise harvests two weeks before Bartlett and will store for two to three months.