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Literary
March 8, 1893
Bill Barlow's Budget
Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
Article discusses the enduring popularity of Bartlett and Seckel pears, their origins, seasons, and how quality improves with tree age.
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Two Kinds of Pears.
It is remarkable that although new fruits come to the front every year there is not a pear yet that has been able to take the place of the Bartlett or the Seckel. The Bartlett is a European sort, originating in England and named there William's Bon Chretien. It was introduced into this country, and its name getting lost it was named Bartlett, after the man in whose garden it was when its excellent qualities were discovered.
The Seckel is a native, a chance seeding, found growing near the Schuylkill river, Philadelphia, and the original tree still stands and bears fruit.
The Bartlett is in season throughout September, the Seckel from the close of September and through October. These two kinds are no exception to the rule that the quality of all pears increases in value as the trees get older. The fruit from a full grown Seckel pear tree, for instance, is far superior to that from tree fruiting for the first time.
Practical Farmer.
It is remarkable that although new fruits come to the front every year there is not a pear yet that has been able to take the place of the Bartlett or the Seckel. The Bartlett is a European sort, originating in England and named there William's Bon Chretien. It was introduced into this country, and its name getting lost it was named Bartlett, after the man in whose garden it was when its excellent qualities were discovered.
The Seckel is a native, a chance seeding, found growing near the Schuylkill river, Philadelphia, and the original tree still stands and bears fruit.
The Bartlett is in season throughout September, the Seckel from the close of September and through October. These two kinds are no exception to the rule that the quality of all pears increases in value as the trees get older. The fruit from a full grown Seckel pear tree, for instance, is far superior to that from tree fruiting for the first time.
Practical Farmer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture Rural
What keywords are associated?
Pears
Bartlett
Seckel
Fruit History
Agriculture
What entities or persons were involved?
Practical Farmer.
Literary Details
Title
Two Kinds Of Pears.
Author
Practical Farmer.