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[Jay Cutts <orders@cuttsreviews.com>]

A bit of further research reveals that Bartlett and Seckel pairs are 
listed in Dave Wilson as being self-fruitful in the arid west. I assume 
that the dryness of the air somehow enhances their pollination. Should I 
trust that for Seckel?

Seckel still looks like one of the tastiest fresh pears and probably 
would be hard to find in a store. Another interesting one is Blake's 
Pride, which seems to have a "rich, aromatic" taste.

Feedback? Info?

Regards,

Jay

Jay Cutts
Director, Cutts Graduate Reviews
Lead Author, Barron's Test Prep Publications
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On 9/14/2011 2:33 PM, Lon J. Rombough wrote:
> The old Seckel is outstanding for fresh eating and the fruit is colorful.
>
>
> -Lon Rombough
> Grapes, writing, consulting, book, The Grape Grower, at http://www.bunchgrapes.com  
> Winner  GWA "Best Talent in Writing"  2003.
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> resolution clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q58zFY0B1M
> A video about The Grape Grower : 
> http://cookingupastory.com/index.php/2008/04/18/the-grape-grower/
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sep 14, 2011, at 12:48 PM, Jay Cutts wrote:
>
> Any suggestions for the best fresh eating pear? We're looking for
> something for our front yard, probably a single tree.  Ornamental
> qualities would be a plus, such as fall color or a red pear. My main
> interest, though, is one that will taste great.  Are all pears pretty
> equal on this or does anyone have any recommendations?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jay
>
> Jay Cutts
> Director, Cutts Graduate Reviews
> Lead Author, Barron's Test Prep Publications
> 800-353-4898 day or eve, 7 days
> (In NM, 505-281-0684)
>
>
>
> On 9/14/2011 1:16 PM, Sarah Kehler Ewing wrote:
> > I have a friend wondering if she can use Royaltry crab-apples for jelly.  
> > Anyone have personal experience?  My Royalty tree is still sitting in its 5 
> > gallon pot awaiting transplanting!  lol
> >
> > She's too far away for me to taste them for her, but my guess was that if 
> > they are high in tannin (as judged by tasting) that they won't make good 
> > jelly.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sarah
> > zone 3
> > Edmonton, AB
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