Archive image from page 20 of Descriptive catalogue of Mill Creek. Descriptive catalogue of Mill Creek Nurseries : fruit growing, its profits and slect market varieties . descriptivecatal1895euge Year: 1895 E. M. RUMPH'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 17 IDAHO PEAR. A valuable, hardy, pear; originated in the State for which it is named, where it has survived winters when the thermometer ranged from 15 to 30 degrees below zero. It is of the largest size, specimens weighing 23 ounces ; color greenish yellow, with russety spots ; form roundish obovate ; flesh melting and juicy, of excellent flavor, r
Archive image from page 20 of Descriptive catalogue of Mill Creek. Descriptive catalogue of Mill Creek Nurseries : fruit growing, its profits and slect market varieties . descriptivecatal1895euge Year: 1895 E. M. RUMPH'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 17 IDAHO PEAR. A valuable, hardy, pear; originated in the State for which it is named, where it has survived winters when the thermometer ranged from 15 to 30 degrees below zero. It is of the largest size, specimens weighing 23 ounces ; color greenish yellow, with russety spots ; form roundish obovate ; flesh melting and juicy, of excellent flavor, rich and slightly vinous ; core ex- ceedingly small and without seeds. Ripens September 15th to November 1st. Price of fine trees, 50 cents each ; $30 per 100.
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