. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 158 REPORT ON THE No. 24 SECKEL. The finest dessert pear in culti- vation, and one that should never be omitted from the garden, when planting pears for home use. Down- ing calls it "The richest and most exquisitelj- flavored variety ; At Maplehurst it has been grown both as a dwarf and as a standard ; in the former case with the most satisfactory results, but in the latter, smaller, less highly flavored and less attractive in appearance. Its small size rules it out of the commercial orchard, unless one can cultivate a very special demand
. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 158 REPORT ON THE No. 24 SECKEL. The finest dessert pear in culti- vation, and one that should never be omitted from the garden, when planting pears for home use. Down- ing calls it "The richest and most exquisitelj- flavored variety ; At Maplehurst it has been grown both as a dwarf and as a standard ; in the former case with the most satisfactory results, but in the latter, smaller, less highly flavored and less attractive in appearance. Its small size rules it out of the commercial orchard, unless one can cultivate a very special demand among a certain class oi consumers who will appreciate its high quality. Origin : on the 'farm of [ Mr. Seckel, of Philadelphia, near the Delaware river, where in 1884, the original tree was still standing, aged one hundred years and having reached the height of thirty feet. The Seckel was first introduced into England, into the garden of the Royal Horticultural Society in 1810. Tree : healthy, hardy, and pro- ductive ; forms a compact sj'mmetrical head; wood olive brown in color, stout and short jointed ; succeeds best as a dwarf. Fbcit : size small, form obovate, regular and even ; color dull brownish green, yellowing as it ripens with a deep brownish red cheek ; stem half an inch in length, in a very small cav- ity ; calyx small, open, in a shallow Flesh : white ; texture very fine grained, melting and juicy; flavor honey-sweet ; rich spicy, with delicate aroma. Quality : dessert best; cooking good. Value : first class for a special market ; but second clafa where not known, on account of its small size. Seapox : September to Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ontario. Dept. of Agriculture. Toronto : printed by L. K. Cameron
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