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Fluffy,
My preference in European-type pears runs toward the hybrids with the 
Japanese sand pear(P.serotina?), like Keiffer, which some denigrate as 
not edible for humans - but it's what I grew up with - firm, juicy, 
gritty, tasty - that's what I expect(and prefer) to be, not some soft, 
cloying thing that makes me gag at the softness of its flesh.
And, Keiffer has proven its ability to withstand repeated onslaughts of 
fireblight and keep on ticking - as evidenced by all the old Keiffer 
trees still in existence on old farmsteads across The South.
So...that may or may not be of any help to you, but...
The Asian pears, Shinko and Chojuro have been great producers here, 
superb fruit quality, and no more susceptible to fireblight damage than 
any other pear or apple in the orchard.

Lucky Pittman
Hopkinsville, KY



------- Original Message -------
>From    : Richard J. Ossolinski[mailto:ossoeo@myfairpoint.net]
Sent    : 6/21/2010 5:12:10 PM
To      : fuwafuwausagi@muchomail.com; nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
Cc      : 
Subject : RE: Re: [NAFEX] making a gift for a friend

 Can't help you with the pears, Fluff, but have no qualms  endorsing 
both Tsugaru and Ambrosia in the sweet apple dept.
Ozzie


On Jun 21, 2010, at 4:32 PM, fuwa fuwa usagi wrote:

> 
> Gang:
> 
> I could use apple and pear suggestions for Louisville Kentucky.  I am 
making a gift for a friend. 
> 
> They prefer sweet apples.   
> 
> I was thinking of Potomac as a pear for that area.  
> 
> fluffy
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