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[Sam Franc <franc@oregonfast.net>]

Nathan Torgerson wrote:

> I have recently planted Luscious and Patten pear trees, but I am 
> looking for a third variety to plant since Luscious is pollen 
> sterile.  Are there any suggestions for a good eating and especially 
> canning pear for zone 3b/4a?  I was originally looking at a Seckel, 
> but I I've been reading conflicting reports on its hardiness.  Has 
> anyone sucessfully grown them in zone 3b or 4a?
> Lately I've been leaning toward planting a Southworth or Nova...does 
> anyone have any experience with them or potentially another kind that 
> may have overlooked?
>  

Have you looked at Magness?
Sam