[Fruit culture] . ^-^xm 16 § 8 PEAR CULTURE 17 the flesh is firm, rich, juicy, and of high flavor. The propa-gators claim that the fruit is excellent for both dessert andcanning purposes. Owing to lack of data it is impossible tostate whether or not this variety justifies the claims madefor it. 24. The Howell variety of pear originated in tree is generally a vigorous grower of upright habit, comesinto bearing early, and when of bearing age, usually bearsannually. The fruit is large; the skin is of a light-yellow color,often almost red on one side; the flesh is white, mellow, an
[Fruit culture] . ^-^xm 16 § 8 PEAR CULTURE 17 the flesh is firm, rich, juicy, and of high flavor. The propa-gators claim that the fruit is excellent for both dessert andcanning purposes. Owing to lack of data it is impossible tostate whether or not this variety justifies the claims madefor it. 24. The Howell variety of pear originated in tree is generally a vigorous grower of upright habit, comesinto bearing early, and when of bearing age, usually bearsannually. The fruit is large; the skin is of a light-yellow color,often almost red on one side; the flesh is white, mellow, andrather juicy. A Howell pear is illustrated in Fig. 6. In north-ern sections the Howell matures from the middle of Septemberto well into October. The variety is increasing in popularityon the Pacific coast, due largely to the handsome appearanceof the fruit and to the fact that the trees have a tendencyto be annual bearers. The Howell is a dessert and marketpear. 25. The Verraont Beauty variety of pear is said to
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