A. J. Cook
PearA. J. Cook
Origin and History
Seedling of Bartlett which originated with J. E. Hassler, Placerville, California. Introduced by Loma Rice Nursery in 1916.
Tree
Similar to Bartlett in general character but distinguished by more slender and whip-like branches. Vigorous in growth habit.
Fruit
Size: Medium to very large.
Form and Shape: Shaped like Bartlett but irregular in outline.
Skin: Yellow.
Flesh: Rather coarse in texture.
Flavor: Sweet and pleasant.
Season
December.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)A. J. Cook. 1. Cal. Com. Hort. Pear Grow. Cal. 7:No. 5, 247, figs. 25 to 31. 1918. 2. Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt. 134. 1920.
Seedling of Bartlett which originated with J. E. Hassler, Placerville, Cal., and was introduced by Loma Rice Nursery in 1916. Tree similar to Bartlett but branches more slender and whip-like, vigorous. Fruit medium to very large, shaped like Bartlett but irregular, yellow; flesh rather coarse; flavor sweet, pleasant; Dec.