Jackson's Seedling
PearJackson's Seedling
Origin / History
Originated by S. S. Jackson of Cincinnati, from seed of the Seckel. Described by F. R. Elliott in The Western Fruit Book (1865).
Tree
Tree moderately vigorous. Does well on Quince.
Fruit
Size: Below medium, larger than Seckel.
Form: Not described in source.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Color similar to the Seckel, but less russety.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Flavor very good, not as spicy as the Seckel.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Not described in source.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)Jackson's Seedling.
Originated by S. S. Jackson, Cincinnati, from seed of the Seckel. Size, below medium, larger than Seckel ; color, similar, but less russety ; flavor, very good, not as spicy as the Seckel. Tree, moderately vigorous, and does well on Quince.