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Pratt Junior

Pear

Pratt Junior

Origin / History

A native variety that originated on the same farm as the preceding variety described in Hedrick's account. Named by the Rhode Island Society to designate its origin. Referenced in American Pomological Society Report, 1862.

Fruit

In appearance similar to Winter Nelis. No further physical description provided in source.

Tree

Not described in source.

Flavor / Quality

Not described in source.

Season

Not described in source.

Uses

Not described in source.

Other

Not described in source.


Source Citation: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); American Pomological Society Report 151 (1862).

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

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Pratt Junior,

  1. Am. Pom. Soc. Rpt. 151. 1862.

Another native which originated on the same farm as the preceding variety and named by the Rhode Island Society in order to designate its origin; in appearance similar to Winter Nelis.

U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)