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[Chris Garriss <cgarriss@garriss.net>]

Growing up ...60 years ago...we had Seckel and nothing else.   It fruited
fine.   Maryland west of Baltimore. No longer there, but trees still in that
area do fine.
On Sep 15, 2011 2:33 AM, "Jay Cutts" <orders@cuttsreviews.com> wrote:
> 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
> 800-353-4898 day or eve, 7 days
> (In NM, 505-281-0684)
>
>
>
> 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.
>> Grape pruning video: http://www.bunchgrapes.com/dvd.html View a short,
low 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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