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["William C. Garthright" <billg@inebraska.com>]

> Seckel is one of those rare pears that can be allowed to ripen on the 
> tree, if you want, or picked when mature to store for a few weeks. 
> They are outstanding for fresh eating and so sweet they dry beautifully.


They sound good, but I don't suppose Asian pears will pollinate them? 
I've planted three different Asian pears, but no other pear trees.

Bill
Lincoln, NE (zone 5)

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