Seckel Seedling No. 1
PearSeckel Seedling No. 1
Source: U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921); Iowa Horticultural Society Report, 1915.
Origin and History
A seedling raised by Charles G. Patten. First reported by the Supervising Committee of the Iowa Horticultural Society in 1915 as a valuable variety.
Tree
Vigorous, hardy, and free from blight.
Fruit
Larger than the old Seckel. Excellent quality.
Season
Not described in source.
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
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— U.P. Hedrick, The Pears of New York (1921)Seckel Seedling No. 1.
- Iowa Hort. Soc. Rpt. 131. 1915. Mentioned in a report of the Supervising Committee of the Iowa Horticultural Society as a valuable seedling raised by Charles G. Patten. "The fruit is larger than the old Seckel, of excellent quality, and the tree is vigorous, hardy and free from blight."