Mr. Gladstone
Pear[NOTE: Source text describes Jackson's Seedling, not Mr. Gladstone. Proceeding with Jackson's Seedling entry as provided.]
Origin/History
Originated by S. S. Jackson, Cincinnati, from seed of the Seckel.
Tree
Moderately vigorous. Does well on Quince rootstock.
Fruit
Size: Below medium; larger than Seckel.
Color: Similar to Seckel but less russety.
Form/Shape: Not described in source.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx and Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Similar to Seckel but less russety; no further detail given.
Flesh and Flavor: Very good flavor, not as spicy as the Seckel.
Core and Seeds: Not described in source.
Season
Not described in source.
Storage and Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
Nursery Catalog Sources
Found in 1 catalog (1900) from England
- George Bunyard & Co. , Royal Nurseries, Maidstone, Kent , England — 1900
View original book sources (1)
— 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.