. Catalogue of Pomona Nurseries. Nurseries (Horticulture) New Jersey Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. "Worden-Seckel Pear. Worden-Seckel—A seedling- of the Seckel, which for many years has been conceded to be the stand- ard of excellence. Equal in quality to its famous parent, which it much resembles in flavor, is equally as luscious, more juicy, and with an aroma equally as rich and inviting, while in size, color, form and appearance it is decidedly superior. Grown under like con- ditions, it will average a half larger. In color, when well
. Catalogue of Pomona Nurseries. Nurseries (Horticulture) New Jersey Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. "Worden-Seckel Pear. Worden-Seckel—A seedling- of the Seckel, which for many years has been conceded to be the stand- ard of excellence. Equal in quality to its famous parent, which it much resembles in flavor, is equally as luscious, more juicy, and with an aroma equally as rich and inviting, while in size, color, form and appearance it is decidedly superior. Grown under like con- ditions, it will average a half larger. In color, when well ripened, it closely resembles Clapp's Favorite, but is a little brighter red on one side, and a light golden yellow on the other, sprinkled with very faint russet dots, with a skin that is usually as smooth and waxy as if it had been varnished. Tree a more upright and rapid grower than Seekel; hardy and an enormous bearer; fruit keeps well, retaining its quality to the last. We know of no other pear which combines such high quality, rare beauty and great productiveness, and proba- bly no other has been received with such uni- versal favor, or has called forth from compe- tent critics so much spontaneous praise, and so little criticism. October. Vermont Beauty—This beautiful and valuable pear originated on Grand Isle, Lake Champlain. Is very hardy, having endured extremely cold weather, and has never lost a bud from either cold or blight. A vigorous grower, free from leaf-blight, and an annual abundant bearer. In quality the fruit approaches nearer that most delicious of pears, the Seckel, than any other pear on the market. The fruit is full medium size, yellow, covered on the sunnyside with a bright carmine-red, making it exceed- ingly attractive and handsome; flesh melting, rich, juicy, aromatic. Ripens with and after the Seckel, and is much larger and more at- tractive in appearance. Cannot fail to prove a general favorite. Wilder—One of the earliest; good keeper and s
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