Historic Pear Watercolors - with Thumbnails

This table provides access to 345 scanned images of historic pear watercolors from the collection at the USDA National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Maryland. Historic images of pear diseases and disorders can be viewed by following this link.

Information about the source of fruits used by the artists is from notes on the paintings or from notes on the storage folders. Comments about the cultivar origins is from "Nomenclature of the Pear; A catalog-index of the known varieties referred to in American publications from 1804 to 1907" - USDA Bulletin No. 126 compiled by W.H. Ragan and issued in June 30, 1908.

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Watercolor Contents Thumbnail Artist Painting Date Journal Number Fruit Source - Image Comments (Cultivar Origin)
Akarian Amanda A. Newton 1/27/1913 62114 Received in January 1913 from G.F. Mather, Seattle, Washington. Note on folder that 'Akarayu' = Red Dragon.
America Deborah G. Passmore 09/13/1899 17976 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, September, 1899. (Originated in Massachusetts. First published as 'Dana's Seedling No. 19' in Magazine of Horticulture, 1859.)
Anjou Royal G. Steadman 11/1/1922    
Anjou Ellen I. Schutt 3/12/1912 55690 Received in March, 1912 from C.E. Thurston, New York. Grown by George W. Meyer, Orcas Island, Washington. (see 55689)
Anjou Mary Daisy Arnold 10/27/1932 112554 Obtained in October, 1932 from fruit stand at C St. SW, Washington, D.C. Probably grown in the Northwest.
Anjou Mary Daisy Arnold 10/6/1932 112459 Received in October 1932 from South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Anjou Ellen I. Schutt 2/8/1910 46292 Received in February 1910 from C.H. Lewis, Medford, Oregon.
Anjou Bertha Heigges 11/05/1897 14636 Received November, 1897 from Col. G.B. Brackett, Denmark, Iowa.
Ansault Deborah G. Passmore 10/13/1897 14692 Received in October 1897 from T.T. Lyon, South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan. (Originated in France. Synonyms: 'Bonne de Puit-Ansault', 'Thatcher'.)
Arbre Courbe Deborah G. Passmore 10/28/1899 18678 Received in October, 1899 from Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York.
Arnold Deborah G. Passmore 10/15/1902 26773 Received in October, 1902 from Albertson and Hobbs, Bridgeport, Marion Co., Indiana. (Originated in Danville, Indiana. First exhibited in 1891. Synonym = 'Furnas'.)
Asian Pear Royal G. Steadman 09/29/1921   copy
Austrian Vergaleuse Bertha Heigges 12/14/1900 20933 Collected December 8, 1900 by Col. G.B. Brackett at the Exposition in Paris, France.
Ayer Deborah G. Passmore 8/4/1900 19735 Received July, 1900 from O.H. Ayer, Sibley, Douglas Co., Kansas.
Ayer Deborah G. Passmore 07/31/1896 12076 Received July, 1876 from G.B. Brackett, Lawrence, Kansas
Ayer Deborah G. Passmore 07/31/1896 19735 Received July, 1900 from O.H. Ayer, Sibley, Douglas Co., Kansas.Plate from Yearbook of Agriculture 1911.
Ayer Deborah G. Passmore 8/4/1900 19735 Received July, 1900 from O.H. Ayer, Sibley, Douglas Co., Kansas.
B.S. Fox Bertha Heiges 09/28/1899 17978 From Ellwanger & Barry via American Pomology Society Meeting, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, September 9, 1899. (Originated by B.S. Fox, Santa Clara, California.)
B.S. Fox - section Bertha Heiges 09/28/1899 17978 From Ellwanger & Barry via American Pomology Society Meeting, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, September 9, 1899.
Baldwin Royal G. Steadman 8/20/1930 111509 From Citronella Nursery & Orchard Co., Citronella, Alabama, August, 1930.
Baldwin Royal G. Steadman 8/18/1930 111509 From Citronella Nursery & Orchard Co., Citronella, Alabama, August, 1930.
Barseck Mary Daisy Arnold 10/1/1932 112458 From South Haven Exp. Sta., South Haven, Michigan, October, 1932. Negative No. 57967.
Bartlett Amanda A. Newton 9/6/1905 34609 From J.H. Ricketts, 639 G. St. S.E., Washington, D.C.on Sept 6, 1905.
Bartlett Bertha Heigges 09/04/1897 14302 From A.F. Hitt, Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho, August 30, 1897. (not from Iowa)
Bartlett Bertha Heigges 09/03/1897 14302 From A.F. Hitt, Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho, August 30, 1897. (not from Iowa)
Bartlett - storage sample Deborah G. Passmore 9/30/1902 26499 From S.H.Fulton, Buffalo New York. Picked Sept. 8, stored Sept. 13 at 32 degrees.
Bartlett (Select) - storage sample Deborah G. Passmore 9/25/1902 26055 From S.H. Fulton, Barker, Niagra Co., New York. Shipped Sept. 13, 1902 and held in cold storage in Washington until Sept. 25 when painting was made.
Bartlett x 30352 Royal G. Steadman 11/13/1931 112101 From W.F. Wight, Palo Alto, California.
Bartlett x Seckel Mary Daisy Arnold Fall 1924 105120 Grown at Chico California. P.S.G. No. 18834.
Bartlett x Seckel Royal G. Steadman 10/10/1916 90802 From Michican Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 7, 1916.
Beierschmitt Mary Daisy Arnold 9/14/1938 110375 From J.A. Beierschmitt, Fairbank, Iowa, September 14, 1928.
Beierschmitt Royal G. Steadman 9/22/1927 109414 From John A. Beierschmitt, Fairbank, Iowa..
Belle Angevine Deborah G. Passmore 12/8/1900 20899 From G.B. Brackett, School of Horticulture, Flurry-Mordon, France, December, 1900. (See 'Pound' below.)
Belle Angevine - section Deborah G. Passmore 12/8/1900 20899 From G.B. Brackett, School of Horticulture, Flurry-Mordon, France, December, 1900.
Bergamote Esperens Bertha Heiges 1/14/1901 20934 From Austria. Sent by Col. G.B. Brackett, Paris Exposition, France, December, 1900.
Bergamotte Heitrich Deborah G. Passmore 10/28/1899 18681 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, October 18, 1899.
Beurre Baltet Deborah G. Passmore 10/3/1901 22877 From J.N. Brusson, Paris, France, October 3, 1901.
Beurre d'Hiver Deborah G. Passmore 10/11/1898 16635 From collection of E.O.B., North Hallock, Queens, New York, October 11,1898.
Beurre Easter Amanda A. Newton 12/20/1911 52984 From J.H. Barber, Monterey, California
Beurre Easter Amanda A. Newton 10/28/2012 60292 From Green Nursery Co., Clifton (Rochester), New York, October 24, 1912.
Beurre Easter Mary Daisy Arnold late 1925 107452 Packed by H.G. Shillings, Sunnyvale, California. Bought at stand of Engle & Sons, Center Market, Washington, D.C.
Beurre Easter Royal G. Steadman 1/28/1927 108816 From O'Toul Orchard, San Jose, California. Picked about September 25, 1926.
Beurre Easter James Marion Shull 11/25/1935 113232 From Hood River Experiment Station, Hood River, Oregon. Received November 9, 1935.
Beurre Easter L.C.C. Krieger 1/1/1936 113209 From J.R. Kienholz, Hood River, Oregon, September 20, 1935.
Beurre Easter - storage test Ellen I. Schutt 11/9/1912 59595 From H.J. Ramsey, Medford, Oregon. Grown by J.N. McClatchie, Medford, Oregon. Picked and packed October 2.
Bloodgood Mary Daisy Arnold Fall 1924 105090 From D.N. Shoemaker, Washington, D.C. Grown near Camden, Ohio. Introduced in 1835 by James Bloodgood of New York.
Bon Chretien de Vernois - section Royal G. Steadman 9/27/1918 95913 From Martin Gomfras, St. Petersburg, Florida, August 31, 1918.
Bon Chretien de Vernois - whole fruit Royal G. Steadman 9/27/1918 95913 From Martin Gomfras, St. Petersburg, Florida, August 31, 1918.
Bosc Royal G. Steadman 10/31/1925 107068 Received through J.R. Magness. From Klamath Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked Sept. 5, 1925, stored at Arlington, Virginia until October 28.
Bosc Mary Daisy Arnold 10/24/1911 52727 From A. Bloch, Santa Clara, California, October 13, 1911.
Bosc Ellen I. Schutt 11/8/1907 39748 From Wilfred Wheeler, Concord, Middlesex Co., Massachussets, November 4, 1907.
Bosc Mary Daisy Arnold 10/1/1932   From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 1932.
Bosc - delayed storage Ellen I. Schutt 01/24/1914 69063 Delayed storage. From Medford, Oregon. Picked 9/9/13, stored 32 degrees on 9/21/13, withdrawn and mailed 1/13/14, received 1/24/14.
Bosc - heavy russet James Marion Shull 11/12/1934 113225 From W.W. Aldrick, Medford, Oregon, Sept. 18, 1935.No 1659
Bosc - storage injury James Marion Shull 4/16/1910 314 From Bear Creek Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Stored at Merchants Ref. Co, Jersey City, N.J. October. 22 1909 at 32 degrees. Removed April 4, 1910 and held in warm office till April 13.
Bosc - storage test Ellen I. Schutt 1/23/1914 69062 From K.B. Lewis, Palmer Investment Co., Portland, Oregon. Grown at Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked Sept. 9, 1913; stored 32 degrees; withdrawn January 20, 1914.
Bosc - storage test Ellen I. Schutt 12/13/1921 61604 From K.B. Lewis, Palmer Investment Co., Portland, Oregon. Grown at Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Delayed storage. Picked Sept.12, 1912; stored 32 degrees.
Bosc - storage test Ellen I. Schutt 4/15/1910 46726 From Bear Creek Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Stored at Merchants Ref. Co, Jersey City, N.J. October. 22 1909 at 32 degrees. Removed April 4, 1910. One firm specimen and one shrivelled with mold on stem.
Bosc - storage test Ellen I. Schutt 10/3/1912 58663 From H.J. Ramsey, Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked Sept. 10, 1912; Received Sept. 19, 1912; placed in cold storage on arrival and held until painted on 10/3/1912. Not yet eating ripe when removed.
Bossock (Doyenne Boussock) Royal G. Steadman 9/5/1922 101777 From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, September 1922.
Buffum Bertha Heiges 10/22/1897 14628 From J.F. Taylor, Douglas, Michigan, October 7, 1897. Originated at Warren, Rhode Island before 1832.
Buffum Royal G. Steadman 10/7/1921 100366 From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 1921.
Canners Japan Deborah G. Passmore 9/24/1906 36842 From Huntsville Nursery Co., Huntsville, Alabama. Synonym of 'Golden Russet'.
Cayuga Mary Daisy Arnold 10/1/1937 113512 From N.Y. Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, September 24, 1937.
Chinese Pear Royal G. Steadman 11/29/1918 96519 Pyrus ussuriensis domestic form, received as P. sinensis SPI 26591in November 1918. Collected in Mukden, Liaoning, China in 1910.
Chinese Pear Royal G. Steadman 11/30/1918 96519 Pyrus ussuriensis domestic form, received as P. sinensis SPI 26591in November 1918. Collected in Mukden, Liaoning, China in 1910.
Cincincis Royal G. Steadman 9/26/1922 101965 From Waldo, Florida.
Cincincis Bertha Heiges 11/5/1904 32824 From G.A. Schattenberg, Boerne, Texas, November 1, 1904. Spelled 'Cincincus' on image.
Cincincis Deborah G. Passmore 08/04/1892 3426 From O.P. Rock, Fruitland Park, Lake Co., Florida. Spelled 'Cincincus' on image.
Cincincis - section Royal G. Steadman 9/27/1922 101965 From Waldo, Florida.
Cincincis - section Bertha Heiges 11/5/1904 32824 From G.A. Schattenberg, Boerne, Texas, November 1, 1904. Spelled 'Cincincus' on image.
Clairgeau Mary Daisy Arnold 10/27/1911 52986 From L.H. Barber, Monterey, California, October 18, 1911.
Clairgeau Mary Daisy Arnold 10/27/1911 52986 From J.H. Barber, Monterey, California, received October 18, 1911. Second painting of same fruit.
Clairgeau Royal G. Steadman 1/31/1927 108815 From O'Toul Orchard, SanJose, California, picked about August 1, 1926
Clairgeau - cold storage Deborah G. Passmore 5/31/1904 31564 B From G.H. Powell, Buffalo Cold Storage Co., Buffalo, New York.
Clairgeau - delayed cold storage Amanda A. Newton 12/15/1909 45994 From Merchants Refrig. Co., Jersey City, N.J., Grown at Bear Creek Orchards, Medford, Oregon. Shipped 8/20, stored 9/8, removed 12/7. Howell in same painting.
Clairgeau - large Amanda A. Newton 3/12/1912 54653 From J.H. Barber, Monterey, California, received December 4, 1911.
Clairgeau x Howell Ellen I. Schutt 1/28/1911 50156 From Gabriel Hiester, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, January 26, 1911.
Clapp Favorite Amanda A. Newton 8/27/1911 51256 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York.
Clapp Favorite Royal G. Steadman 8/24/1922 101747 From South Haven, Mighigan
Clapp Favorite - calyx end Royal G. Steadman 8/6/1924 105026 From W.F. Wight, Palo Alto, California. Probably grown at Niles, Calif.
Clapp Favorite - section Royal G. Steadman 8/6/1924 105030 From W.F. Wight, Palo Alto, California. Probably grown at Niles, Calif.
Clapp Favorite - stem end Royal G. Steadman 8/5/1924 105026 From W.F. Wight, Palo Alto, California. Probably grown at Niles, Calif.
Clapp Favorite - third crop Ellen I. Schutt 9/26/1901 39176 From F.F. Nelson, DeQueen (Sevier Co.), Arkansas, September 1901.
Clapp Favorite ? (no image)   Deborah G. Passmore 10/22/1907 39584 From H.E. VanDeman, Jamestown Exposition, Virginia. Grown by A.F. Mason, Hood River, Oregon.
Cobert Mary Daisy Arnold mid-September 1936 113419 From G.H. Howe, N.Y. Experiment Station, Geneva, New York, September 26,1936.
Coles Winter Deborah G. Passmore 10/11/1895 10489 From Thos. J. Garden, Gardenia (Prince Edwards Co.) Virginia.
Comice Royal G. Steadman 12/8/1926 108662 From G.H. Anderson estate, San Jose, California. Trees over 50 years old; picked August 15, 1926.
Comice Mary Daisy Arnold 11/1/1935 113228 From N.Y. Exp. Station, Geneva, New York.
Comice Amanda A. Newton 10/18/1911 52449 From A. Block, Santa Clara, California, October 18, 1911.
Comice Deborah G. Passmore 08/21/1896 12230 From J.S. Bruce, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comice Bertha Heiges 11/02/1899 18684 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, October 28, 1899.
Comice Amanda A. Newton 2/7/1910 46293 From C.H. Lewis, Medford, Oregon, February 5, 1910.
Comice - maturity test Ellen I. Schutt 9/28/1912 59053 From Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked September 19. Sent by H.G.Ramsey, Medford. Placed in cold storage on arrival. Specimen is representative of all 3 picks on arrival in Washington, D.C.
Comice - maturity test, 1st pick Ellen I. Schutt 1/11/1913 61905 From Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked September 10, 1912. Sent by B.B. Pratt, Portland. From 1st picking Sept. 10-12; Removed from storage and mailed January 3, 1913.
Comice - maturity test, 2nd pick Ellen I. Schutt 1/11/1913 61906 From Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked September 17,1912. Sent by B.B. Pratt, Portland. From 2nd picking; Removed from storage and mailed January 3, 1913.
Comice - section Amanda A. Newton 2/8/1910 46293 From C.H. Lewis, Medford, Oregon, February 5, 1910.
Comice - storage Ellen I. Schutt 10/3/1912 59054 From A.C. Allen Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked September 19. Sent by H.G.Ramsey, Medford. Placed in cold storage on arrival. Removed October 3 for painting: not yet eating ripe.
Comice - storage test, delayed storage Ellen I. Schutt 1/14/1913 61910 From Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked September 17,1912. Sent by B.B. Pratt, Portland. Delayed 10 days storage at 32 degrees. Removed from storage and mailed January 3, 1913.
Comice - storage test, delayed storage Ellen I. Schutt 2/10/1913 62247 From Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked September 17,1912. Sent by B.B. Pratt, Portland. Delayed 10 days, storage at 32 degrees. Removed from storage and mailed January 3, 1913.
Comice - storage test, immediade storage Ellen I. Schutt 1/16/1913 61911 From Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked September 17,1912. Sent by B.B. Pratt, Portland. Immediate storage at 35 degrees. Removed from storage and mailed January 3, 1913.
Comice - storage test, immediate storage Ellen I. Schutt 1/15/1913 61909 From Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked September 17,1912. Sent by B.B. Pratt, Portland. Immediate 32 degree storage. Removed from storage and mailed January 3, 1913.
Comice - storage test, immediate storage Ellen I. Schutt 2/12/1913 62246 From Hillcrest Orchard, Medford, Oregon. Picked September 17,1912. Sent by B.B. Pratt, Portland. Immediate storage at 32 degrees. Removed from storage and mailed January 3, 1913.
Conference Royal G. Steadman 10/11/1916 90803 From Michican Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 7, 1916.
Conference Royal G. Steadman 10/14/1921 100367 From Michican Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 1921.
Conference Mary Daisy Arnold Fall 1924 105727 From Michican Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Conkleton Deborah G. Passmore 9/7/1897 14386 From J. Van Lindley, Pomona (Guilford Co.), North Carolina. Originated in Texas. A seedling of Le Conte.
Coreless Mary Daisy Arnold 10/19/1911 52949 From W.H. Dunigan, Gratton, Virginia. Introduced by Bayless in 1890.
Crassane Bergamot Deborah G. Passmore 9/29/1902 26455 From W.H. Ragan, Greencastle (Putman Co.), Indiana
Crawford W. Long Deborah G. Passmore 1/9/1903 27857 From Mrs. Florence L. Bartow, Dewyrose (Elbert Co.), Georgia.

 

Dana Hovey Bertha Heiges 11/10/1897 14892 From E.A. Buckett, Winchester, Massachusetts.
Dana Hovey Mary Daisy Arnold 10/1/1932 112461 From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Desportes Mary Daisy Arnold 9/19/1913 64954 From Geneva Experiment Station, Geneva, New York, September 19, 1913.
Deweys Premium Bertha Heiges 11/8/1898 16685 From Jas. S. Robinson, Hort. Experiment Station, College Park, Maryland, October 15, 1898.
Deweys Premium - section Ellen I. Schutt 10/29/1906 37216 From William A.G. Cobb, Richmond, Virginia, October 25, 1906.
Deweys Premium - whole fruit Ellen I. Schutt 10/27/1906 37216 From William A.G. Cobb, Richmond, Virginia, October 25, 1906.
Dixie James Marion Shull 8/24/1935 1647 #113107  
Dorset Deborah G. Passmore 10/28/1899 18687 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, October 28, 1899.
Douglas Amanda A. Newton 9/28/1908 42202 From A.H. Griesa, Lawrence, Kansas, September 1908.
Douglas Ellen I. Schutt 10/22/1912 59505 From A.H. Griesa, Lawrence, Kansas, October 22, 1912.
Douglas (duplicate painting) Amanda A. Newton 2/13/1919 42202 From A.H. Griesa, Lawrence, Kansas, September 1908.
Doyenne d'Alencon Deborah G. Passmore 12/19/1899 18689 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York. Section painting by Bertha Heiges 12/21/1899
Doyenne d'Ete Deborah G. Passmore 6/8/1896 11930 From J.S. Bruce, Fayetteville, North Carolina, June 3, 1896.
Doyenne Gris (Gray Doyenne) Deborah G. Passmore 9/13/1899 18019 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, September 10, 1899.
Doyenne Jarmain Deborah G. Passmore 1/11/1900 18690 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, October 28,1899.
Doyenne Levavasseur Royal G. Steadman 10/22/1921 100404 From South Haven Exp. Sta., South Haven, Michigan.
Doyenne Sieulle Bertha Heiges 10/6/1899 18017 From Ellwanger & Barry, American Pomological Society Meeting, per. W.N. Irwin, Rochester, New York. Origin in Vaux-Praslin, France in 1815.
Duchess Precoce Bertha Heiges 9/13/1899 17986 From Ellwanger & Barry via American Pomological Soc. Meeting, Rochester, New York, September 9, 1899. (Early Duchess)
Duchesse d'Angouleme (Angouleme) Bertha Heigges 12/10/1901 23649 From G.H. Powell, Center Market Cold Storage, Washington, D.C. Grown by M.B.Waite, Woodwardsville, Maryland. Picked August 28, stored on Sept. 7 at 36 degrees wrapped in tissue.
Duchesse d'Angouleme (Angouleme) Bertha Heigges 12/10/1901 23646 From G.H. Powell, Center Market Cold Storage, Washington, D.C. Grown by M.B.Waite, Woodwardsville, Maryland. Picked August 28, stored on August 28 at 32 degrees wrapped in tissue.
Duchesse d'Angouleme (Angouleme) Bertha Heigges 12/9/1901 23647 From G.H. Powell, Center Market Cold Storage, Washington, D.C. Grown by M.B.Waite, Woodwardsville, Maryland. Picked August 28, stored on August 31 at 32 degrees, not wrapped.
Duchesse d'Bordeaux Deborah G. Passmore 10/18/1898 16726 From G.B. Brackett, Spokane, Washington. Grown in Lewiston, Idaho.
Duchesse d'Bordeaux Royal G. Steadman 11/3/1921 100405 From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Dudley Houghton Elsie E. Lower 10/20/1909 45039 From Stark Brothers. Grown by Henry M.Johnson, Lynn (Essex Co.), Massachusetts
Duhamel du Monceau Deborah G. Passmore 10/1/1896 12677 From L.L. Lyon, South Haven, Michigan.
Early Bartlett James Marion Shull 8/5/1936 113310 From Mr. Robb, Sacramento, Califormia, July 26, 1936, P.F.E. 1754. No. 1694 on image.
Early Elliot Royal G. Steadman 8/6/1918   From row 17, tree 13, Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Early Harvest Deborah G. Passmore 7/14/1906 36197 From C.P. Dieterick & Bros., Maysville (Macon Co.) Kentucky
Early Harvest Amanda A. Newton 7/14/1906 36197 From C.P. Dieterick & Bros., Maysville (Macon Co.) Kentucky
Early Harvest Deborah G. Passmore 7/18/1906 36227 From Franklin Davis Co., Baltimore, Maryland, July 18, 1906.
Eastern Belle Bertha Heiges 10/7/1897 14598 From Prof. W.M. Munson, Orono, Maine.
Edmundo Deborah G. Passmore 8/23/1895 9545 From A.H. Grieso, Lawrence, Kansas.
Elizabeth Royal G. Steadman mid-August 1922 101715 From South Haven, Mighigan.
English Jargonelle Mary Daisy Arnold 8/3/1912 57174 From W.T. Hood and Co., Richmond, Virginia, July 29, 1912.
Epworth Bertha Heiges 5/5/1903 23343 From Mrs. N.E. Woods, Pecksburg (Hendricks Co.), Indiana (New York?) copy - fruit received November 1, 1901.
Erwin Bertha Heiges 10/25/1897 14806 From E.F. Babcock, Waitsburg (Walla Walla Co.), Washington, October 20, 1897.
Erwin Deborah G. Passmore 9/20/1897 14473 From E.F. Babcock, Waitsburg (Walla Walla Co.), Washington, October 20, 1897.
Favorita Royal G. Steadman 7/16/1923 103258 From Chico, California, S.P.I.
Favorita Royal G. Steadman 7/16/1924 104982 From Chico, California, S.P.I. No. 33207. Scions received from Granada, Spain in March 1912.
Favorita - section Royal G. Steadman 8/8/1924 105031 From W.F. Wight, Palo Alto, California. Probably grown at Niles, Calif.
Figue d'Alencon Deborah G. Passmore 12/27/1899 18691 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, October 28, 1899.
Fitzwater Mary Daisy Arnold 10/23/1911 52852 From Geneva Experiment Station, Geneva, New York, October 16, 1911. (Possibly same as Lawrence).
Fitzwater Royal G. Steadman 10/8/1921 100368 From South Haven Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Flemish Beauty Royal G. Steadman 9/7/1922 101775 From South Haven Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Flemish Beauty L.C.C. Krieger 11/1/1935 113245 From J.R. Kienholz, Hood River, Oregon, September 20, 1935.
Flemish Beauty L.C.C. Krieger 10/30/1935 113245 From J.R. Kienholz, Hood River, Oregon, September 20, 1935.
Flemish Beauty x Wilder Early Mary Daisy Arnold early September 1932 112432 From South Haven Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Florida Deborah G. Passmore 9/12/1898 16356 From Geo. D. Shaw, Monticello (Griffin Co.), Florida, September 10, 1898.
Florida Bartlett Bertha Heiges 12/5/1904 33069 From T.A. Farrand, South Haven, Michigan, November 28, 1904.
Forelle (Forella) Mary Daisy Arnold 10/26/1911 52450 From A. Block, Santa Clara, California, October 5, 1911.
Forelle (Forellen birne) Deborah G. Passmore 12/8/1900 20935 From Col. G.B. Brackett, Paris Exposition, France. Grown in Australia.
Frederick Clapp Deborah G. Passmore 8/26/1896 12295 From J.S. Bruce, Fayetteville (Cumberland Co.), North Carolina
Frederick Clapp Amanda A. Newton 10/26/1913 66656 From Geneva Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, October 25, 1913
French Jargonelle Deborah G. Passmore 7/21/1899 17589 From Wm. L. Amoss, Mount Toma farm, Benson (Hanford Co.), Maryland.
Gans       Lithograph. Plate VII from "Report of the Pomologist" in the USDA Yearbook for 1891. (Found on his farm in Ohio by Joseph Gans in 1871. a.k.a. 'Gans seedling')

 

Gansel Bergamotte Bertha Heiges 9/20/1899 17980 From Ellwanger & Barry, via American Pomological Society Meeting, Rochester, New York. Received September 9,1899.
Gansel Seckel Amanda A. Newton 10/11/1913 64955 From Geneva Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, September 19, 1913
Gansel Seckel Deborah G. Passmore 10/6/1900 20305 From S.H. Fulton, Supt., South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 6, 1900.
Garber Deborah G. Passmore 8/29/???? 3687 From J.H. Girardeau, Monticello, Virginia
Garber Deborah G. Passmore 10/1898 16499 Sent for identification by Prof. Byron D. Halsted, Hort. Agri. Exp. Station, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 27, 1898.
Garber Bertha Heiges 10/21/1901 23019 From M.B. Waite, Woodwardville (Anne Arundel Co.), Maryland, October 14, 1901.
Garber Mary Daisy Arnold 9/1/1935   From Lester Collins
Giffard Elsie E. Lower 7/13/1908 41134 From J.W. Kerr, Denton (Caroline Co.), Maryland, July 9, 1908.
Giffard Mary Daisy Arnold 8/14/1918 95810 From W.F. Wight, South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, August 14, 1918.
Glou Morceau Mary Daisy Arnold 10/8/1912 85949 From W.E. Martins, Monterey, California, October 8, 1915.
Good Christian Royal G. Steadman 9/14/1920 98502 From Martin Campas, St. Petersburg, Florida. Reference on mount to "see also 98503 Nun's Thigh."
Goodale B. Heiges, D.G. Passmore 9/18/1901 22652 From Jas. G. Patterson, Sheridan (Chaut Co.), New Jersey (New York?). Section painting by D. Passmore. (Originated from seed by Enoch Goodale of Saco, Maine.)
Groveland Bertha Heiges 12/12/1898 16953 From T.T. Lyon, South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, December 5, 1898. (A Bartlett seedling from Pekin, Illinois.)
Groveland Royal G. Steadman 10/21/1921 100369 From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Hardy Royal G. Steadman 12/10/1926 108661 From Will B. Weston, Alvise, California. Picked about August 8, 1926.
Hawaii Amanda A. Newton 10/14/1912 58900 From G.A. Schallanberg, Boerne, Texas, September 25, 1912.
Heyst Amanda A. Newton 10/29/1921 100741 (May be the French 'Eliza d'Heyst' or the Belgian 'Emile d'Heyst')
Heyst Amanda A. Newton 10/29/1921 100741  
Hollande Deborah G. Passmore 10/12/1910 48907 from G.M. Heller, 546 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1910. (many synonyms)
Hood James Marion Shull 8/20/1935 113108 No. 1646. From R.A.Young, Plant Introduction Garden, Savannah, Georgia.
Howell Mary Daisy Arnold 10/30/1913 66480 From F.C. Reimer, Talent, Oregon, October 21, 1911. (Originated by Thomas Howell of New Haven, Connecticut in 1842.)
Howell Mary Daisy Arnold 11/1/1935 113226 From N.Y. Exp. Station, Geneva, New York.
Howell Ellen I. Schutt 1/31/1911 50154 From G. Hiester, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, January 26, 1911.
Howell - delayed cold storage Amanda A. Newton 12/15/1909 45995 From Merchants Refrig. Co., Jersey City, N.J., Grown at Hill Crest Orchards, Medford, Oregon. Shipped 8/28, stored 9/17, removed 12/7. Clairgeau in same painting.
Howell - sections Ellen I. Schutt 2/1/1911 50154 From G. Hiester, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, January 26, 1911.
Idaho Mary Daisy Arnold 10/20/1911 52860 From North Yakima, Washington, October 16, 1911.
Idaho William H. Prestele     Plate II from USDA agriculture yearbook, 1888.
Idaho - storage test Ellen I. Schutt 11/8/1912 59065 From H.J. Ramsey, Medford, Oregon. Grown by A.W. Geary, Griffin Creek, Medford, Oregon. Picked Sept. 21, sound and firm, in cold storage until painted. Received Sept. 30, 1912.
Japan Golden Russet Amanda A. Newton 10/18/1906 37074 From John. R. Parry, Riverton (Burlington Co.), New Jersey, October 2, 1906
Japanese Pear Mary Daisy Arnold Fall 1924 105726 From L.K. Clark, Orange, Virginia.
Johnson Nameless Winter Pear Deborah G. Passmore 2/25/1898 15271 From N.B. Johnson, Box 98, Provo City, Utah, February 18,1898. (Looks like quince, also filed under Cydonia - jp 6/7/2001).
Jones Bertha Heiges 9/26/1899 17982 From Ellwanger & Barry, via American Pomological Society Meeting, Rochester, New York. Received September 9,1899.
Jones Mary Daisy Arnold 10/28/1911 52853 From Geneva Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, October 16, 1911.
Josephine Mary Daisy Arnold 1/14/1914 68903 From Greens Nursery Co., Clifton (Rochester), New York, January 2, 1914.
Junferbirne Deborah G. Passmore 7/31/1899 17621 From J.A. Schattenberg, Boerne (Kendal Co.), Texas, July 31, 1899. (Synonym for 'Junfer' introduced from Russia in 1882.)
Karr (Alphonse Carr) Deborah G. Passmore 10/28/1899 18677 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York. (Originated by M. Loius Berckmans in Belgium.)
Kieffer Bertha Heiges 9/18/1902 26101 From John S. Collins, Moorestown, New Jersey, September 15, 1902.
Kieffer - cold storage, no paper Bertha Heiges 10/26/1901 23162-d "Most Green" - from G.H. Powell Cold Storage; Grown by M.B. Waite, Woodwardsville, Maryland. Picked 10/11, stored 10/14 at 36 degrees. Withdrawn 10/22, no newspaper.
Kieffer - cold storage, no paper Bertha Heiges 1/20/1902 23915 From G.H. Powell Center Market Cold Storage, Washington, D.C. Grown by M.B. Waite, Woodwardsville, Maryland. Picked 10/21/01, stored 10/22 at 32 degrees with newspaper wrapper. Withdrawn 1/15/1902.
Kieffer - export sample Bertha Heiges 10/11/1902 26694 "Delaware Kieffer" from S.H. Fulton, grown by S.H. Derby, Woodside, Delaware - sample of exports to London, Liverpool and Hamburg October. 15 and 16
Kieffer - immediate storage Deborah G. Passmore 12/14/1901 23781 From G.H. Powell Center Market Cold Storage, Washington, D.C. Grown by M.B. Waite, Woodwardsville, Maryland. Picked 10/21, stored 10/22 at 36 degrees. Withdrawn 12/14/1901.
King Karl Royal G. Steadman 9/11/1919 ? From Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan.
King Karl - section Royal G. Steadman 9/9/1916 89493 From C.E. Locke, Messilla, New Mexico, August 26, 1916.
Kok-amoot (Green Pear) Royal G. Steadman 9/2/1920 98569 From PI 30361 grown at Chico California Plant Introduction Station. Received in U.S. March 1911. Collected by explorer Frank Meyer in the garden of the Swedish Missionary Society at Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan. Meyer's notes: "This grows to be very large and is of an irregular, knobby shape; green in color; texture gritty. Not edible when hard, but when soft its flesh becomes palatable; has good keeping and shipping qualities. May be used in breeding experiments."
Konig Karl von Wurtemburg - section Deborah G. Passmore 12/8/1900 20936 From G.B. Brackett, Paris Exposition, France. Grown in Austria. (= Roi Charles de Wurtemburg)
Konig Karl von Wurtemburg of Austria Deborah G. Passmore 12/8/1900 20936 From G.B. Brackett, Paris Exposition, France. Grown in Austria.
Kraus Deborah G. Passmore 9/15/1902 26098 From T.A. Farrand, South Haven, Michigan. (C.F. Krause of New York released several numbered selections in 1895.)
Lamartine Deborah G. Passmore 10/11/1898 16637 From collection of Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, per N. Hallock, Queens, New York. (French cultivar 'De Lamartine'.)
Lancaster D.G. Passmore, B. Heiges 10/14/1896 12829 From Daniel Smeigh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Section painting by Heiges.
Lawrence Mary Daisy Arnold 10/27/1914 77704 From L.A. Slate, Bernardston(?), Massachussets. (Originated in New York about 1840).
Lawson Deborah G. Passmore 7/13/1895 89921 From Chas. Wright, Seaford (Sussex Co.), Delaware. (Originated in New York about 1885. Very early ripening. Synonym = 'Comet').
Lawson - section Deborah G. Passmore 6/23/1897 13816 From Otto Locke, New Braunfels (Comal Co.), Texas, June 19, 1897.
Lawson Comet Ellen I. Schutt 8/18/1907 38654 From A.T. Baird, Island (Clinton Co.), Pennsylvania.
LeConte - storage sample Bertha Heiges 12/6/1901 23643 From G.H. Powell Cold Storage, Washington, D.C. Grown by M.B. Waite, Woodwardsville, Maryland. Picked 8/28, stored 8/31 at 32 degrees wrapped in thin tissue, withdrawn 12/4/1901.
LeConte - storage sample Bertha Heiges 11/20/1901 23582 From G.H. Powell Cold Storage, Washington, D.C. Picked 8/28, stored 8/31 at 36 degrees wrapped in thin tissue, withdrawn 11/18/1901.
Liegel Mary Daisy Arnold 10/11/1913 64957 From Geneva Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, September 19, 1913. (Probably originated in Germany where it was know as 'Liegel's Winterbirne'.)
Lincoln Ellen I. Schutt 9/24/1912 58767 From Benjamin Buckman, Farmingdale, Illinois. (Originated as a seedling from Mrs. Maria Fleming, Corwin, Illinois in 1835. See illustration in Pears of New York.)
Longworth Mary Daisy Arnold 9/29/1916 90430 From Michigan Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan. (Originated with William Longworth in Dubuque, Iowa.)
Lucrative Mary Daisy Arnold 11/5/1913 66657 From Geneva Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, October 25, 1913. (= 'Belle Lucrative')
Lucrative Deborah G. Passmore 10/20/1897 14795 From T.T. Lyon, Michigan Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Lucy Duke Bertha Heiges 10/23/1899 17983 From Ellwanger & Barry via American Pomological Society meeting, Rochester, New York September 9, 1899. (Originated in Beaufort, North Carolina.)+I234
Lucy Duke Mary Daisy Arnold 11/25/1913 66655 From Geneva Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, October 25, 1913. (Does not match 1899 Lucy Duke sample from Ellwanger & Barry - jp 6/2001).
Lyerly Bertha Heiges 7/14/1896 11980 From Gould & Son, Villa Ridge, Illinois, July 9,1896. Section painted from badly decayed specimen. ('Lyerle' or 'Lyerlie' is said to have originated in Illinois as a seedling of Bartlett.)
Lyman Mary Daisy Arnold 9/22/1914 74611 From Benjamin Buckman, Farmingdale, Illinois.
Madame Treyve Deborah G. Passmore 9/9/1899 17987 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York September 9, 1899.
Madame von Seiboldt William H. Prestele 11/7/1893 5741 From William Parry, Parry (Burlington Co.), New Jersey.
Magnate Bertha Heiges 10/30/1899 18694 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, october 26, 1899.
Magnolia Ellen I. Schutt 10/20/1906 36843 From Huntsville Nursery Co., Huntsville, Alabama, September 24, 1906. (An "Oriental" pear that originated in Georgia in the early 1890s.)
Maynard Ellen I. Schutt 9/16/1908 41137 From J.W. Kerr, Denton (Caroline Co.), Maryland July 9, 1908. (Originated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s.)
Michigan No. 437 (Bartlett x Seckel) x Bartlett Mary Daisy Arnold 8/12/1938 113636 From W.F. Wight, Palo Alto, California. Grown at Hort. Station, Beltsville, Maryland.
Michigan No. 547 (Bartlett x Seckel) x Bartlett Mary Daisy Arnold 9/30/1932 112465 From South Haven Exp. Sta., South Haven, Michigan, September 26, 1932.
Michigan No. 550 (Bartlett x Seckel) x Bartlett Mary Daisy Arnold 9/19/1932 112445 From South Haven Exp. Sta., South Haven, Michigan, September 12, 1932. Note on back indicates that the same cross was sent by Mr. Johnson some days later, and the fruit was smaller and less highly colored. It cannot be determined if a mistake was made.
Michigan No. 562 (Bartlett x Seckel) x Bartlett Mary Daisy Arnold 9/15/1932 112444 From South Haven Exp. Sta., South Haven, Michigan, September 12, 1932.
Michigan No. 572 (Bartlett x Seckel) x Bartlett Mary Daisy Arnold 9/28/1932 112463 From South Haven Exp. Sta., South Haven, Michigan, September 1932.
Michigan No. 649 (Bartlett x Seckel) x Bartlett Mary Daisy Arnold 10/14/1932 112486 From South Haven Exp. Sta., South Haven, Michigan, October 3, 1932.
Michigan U.S. 431 L.C.C. Krieger 09/17/1936 113383 From Beltsville, Maryland.
Michigan U.S. 504 L.C.C. Krieger 09/17/1936 113384 From Beltsville, Maryland.
Mikado Deborah G. Passmore 9/16/1896 12530 From Geo. C. Butz, State College, Pennsylvania.
Moores No. 2 Deborah G. Passmore 8/23/1897 14192 From Jacob Moore, Attica, New York.
Moores Sugar Deborah G. Passmore 9/4/1896 12419 From Jacob Moore, Attica, New York.
Mt. Vernon Royal G. Steadman 10/13/1916 90810 From Michigan Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 7, 1916. (Originated with Samual Walker, Roxbury, Massachusetts.)
Napoleon Bertha Heiges 9/30/1899 17988 From Ellwanger & Barry via American Pomological Society meeting, Rochester, New York September 9, 1899. (Originated in 1808 by M. Liard, gardener at Mons, Belgium.)
Nun's Thigh Mary Daisy Arnold mid-September 1930 98503? Probably = Cuisse de Dame, possibly = 'Coscia'

 

Ogereau Deborah G. Passmore 10/1/1896 12675 From T.T. Lyon, South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan. (Note in Ragan suggests this may be 'Clairgeau'.)
Olivier ? Mary Daisy Arnold 9/12/1918 96008 From W.T. Wight, South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan. Note on mount indicates "wrong - is Bartlett." (Olivier de Serres originated with M. Boisbunel, of Rouen, France.)
Onandaga Ellen I. Schutt 9/9/1913 64364 From Miss N.C. Justis, Faulkland, Delavare, September 9,1913.
Onandaga Amanda A. Newton 9/20/1913 65236 From G.W. Soudder, Rowayton, Connecticut, September 20,1913.
Osbands Summer Deborah G. Passmore 7/22/1896 12020 From G.F. Harbaugh, Teegarden (Marshall Co.), Indiana. (Originated in Wayne County, New York about 1846.)
Ovid Mary Daisy Arnold 9/26/1936 113421 From G.H. Howe, N.Y Exp. Station, Geneva, New York.
Ovid James Marion Shull 12/15/1936 113442 From N.Y. Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, September 26, 1936.
Ozark Deborah G. Passmore 8/16/1895 9420 From John Gables, Springfield (Greene Co.), Missouri. (Originated in Polk County, Missouri about 1845.)
P. Barry Royal G. Steadman 10/31/1921 100402 From South Haven Exp. Sta., South Haven, Michigan, October, 1921. (Originated by B.S. Fox, San Jose, California.)
P. betulifolia Royal G. Steadman 09/29/1921   copy
Passe Crassane Bertha Heiges 10/16/1901 22881 From J.N. Bousson, Paris, France, via Pan American Expo., Buffalo, New York, October 3, 1901. Journal No. 22881 1/2
Passe Crassane - section Deborah G. Passmore 12/8/1900 20902 From G.B. Brackett, Paris Exposition, France. Grown in France.
Patten Royal G. Steadman 11/1/1923 103792 From Iowa Exp. Station, Ames, Iowa.
Peyton Bertha Heiges 9/15/1898 16362 From Nicholas Hallock, Queens, New York, September 13, 1898.
Pillsbury Seedling Pear Deborah G. Passmore 9/13/1894 7454 From Chas. S. Pillsbury, Londondury (Rockingham Co.), New Hampshire.
Pineapple Royal G. Steadman 9/14/1928 110336 From Citronelle, Alabama.
Pioneer Bertha Heiges 8/27/1898 16209 From W.C. Hampton, Mt. Victory, Hardin Co., Ohio, August 17, 1898.
Pound M. Strange 1/21/1915 78564 From O.J. Clawson, Wenatchee, Washington, November 12, 1914. (see Belle Angevine above.)
President Royal G. Steadman 10/11/1921 100370 From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan. (A 'President' pear was raised by Dr. Shurtleff, Brookline, Massachusetts and described in the New England Farmer, 1862.)
President Drouard Bertha Heiges 10/19/1899 18560 From L.D. Creel, Angola, Indiana, October 18, 1899.
President Drouard Royal G. Steadman 10/16/1916 90805 From Michigan Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 7, 1916.
President Drouard Royal G. Steadman 11/5/1921 100401 From Michigan Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan.
President Gilbert Deborah G. Passmore 9/9/1899 17984 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York.
Pulteney James Marion Shull 10/12/1937 113513 From N.Y. Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, September 24, 1937.
Pulteney Mary Daisy Arnold 11/3/1937 113513 From N.Y. Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, September 24, 1937.
Pyrus calleryana from Arnold Arboretum Royal G. Steadman 11/21/1921 100496 Pyrus calleryana received in November, 1921 from Arnold Arboretum.
Reading Winter Deborah G. Passmore 12/7/1898 16588 From H.T. Eberhart, 133 N. 10th St., Reading, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1898.
Reading Winter Deborah G. Passmore 3/10/1898 15395 From H.T. Eberhart, 133 N. 10th St., Reading, Pennsylvania.
Reeder Royal G. Steadman 9/12/1919   From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan. Spelled "Reader" on painting. (Originated in Seneca County, New York in late 1800s from seed of 'Winter Nelis'. Also know as 'Doctor Reeder' and 'Reeder's Seedling'.)
Reeder Bertha Heiges 11/1/1899 18696 From Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, New York, October 28, 1899.
Reeder Mary Daisy Arnold 10/29/1911 52855 From Geneva Experiment Station, Geneva, New York, October 16, 1911.
Reeder Mary Daisy Arnold   94038 From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 1917. (duplicate painting)
Reeder Mary Daisy Arnold 12/13/1917 94038 From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 15, 1917.
Reeder Mary Daisy Arnold 12/13/1917 94038 From South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 15, 1917.
Rossney Deborah G. Passmore 9/16/1899 18061 From Pioneer Nurseries Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. (Originated in Utah from seed of either 'Bartlett' or 'Winter Nelis' planted in 1881.)
Rossney - section Deborah G. Passmore 9/16/1899 18061 From Pioneer Nurseries Co., Salt Lake City, Utah.
Rostiezer   8/25/1893 5283 From U.G. Camp, Marshall, Michigan. (Originated in Europe. First exhibited in U.S. at meeting of Massachusetts Hort. Society, September, 1837.)
Rostiezer Amanda A. Newton 9/5/1916 89589 From W.C. Fleury, Spring Valley, New York, August 30, 1916.
Rostiezer Deborah G. Passmore 7/15/1899 17561 From J.S. Bruce, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Rutter Deborah G. Passmore 10/1/1896 12681 From T.T. Lyon, South Haven Exp. Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Sand Pear James Marion Shull 12/9/1941 1900 From Mrs. K.E. Gnard, Fairfax, Virginia.
Seckel - stigmonose disorder James Marion Shull 9/12/1910 394 From Kalmia Farm, Woodwardsville, Maryland.
Shaw Royal G. Steadman 8/23/1927 109263 From Summit Nurseries, Monticello, Florida.
Shaw L.C.C. Krieger 9/1/1938    
Shindel Deborah G. Passmore 9/6/1895 9821 From J.A. Stahle, Emigsville (York Co.), Pennsylvania.
Snyder Deborah G. Passmore 8/13/1900 19781 From Capps Bros., Mt. Pilaski (Logan Co.), Illinois.
Snyder Deborah G. Passmore 8/22/1899 17747 From Capps Bros., Mt. Pilaski (Logan Co.), Illinois, August 17, 1899.
Souvenir de Congress Ellen I. Schutt 07/30/1912 57114 From G.A. Schattenberg, Boerne, Texas, July 22, 1912
Souvenir du Congress Amanda A. Newton 10/1/1909 44469 From Albert Hawkin, Vancouver, Washington, September 16, 1909.
Souvenir du Congress? Deborah G. Passmore 9/21/1905 34790 From Charles Freitag, Thomas (Linn County), Oregon.
Souvenir du Congress? - section Deborah G. Passmore 9/21/1905 34790 From Charles Freitag, Thomas (Linn County), Oregon.
Spina del Carpio; or Carpina Bertha Heiges 03/01/1904 31188 S.P.I. Neopolitan Variety, February 24, 1904.
Stuyvesant Bertha Heiges 7/10/1898 16261 From Mortimer Whitehead, Middlebush, Somerset County, New Jersey, September 2, 1898. Bon Chretien (Summer) Card List. 'Governor Stuyvesant' is one of many synonyms for Summer Bon Chretien which was cultivated throughout Europe as early as 1500 (Ragan, 1907).
Sudduth Deborah G. Passmore 9/13/1895 9984 From Augustine Co., Normal. McLean Co. Illinois.
Summer Beauty Deborah G. Passmore 8/11/1893 5196 From Otto. R. Loche, New Braunfels, Texas.
Superfine Royal G. Steadman 9/19/1819   From Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Superfine Deborah G. Passmore 8/19/1899 17725 From A.M. Ragland, Pilot Point, Denton Co., Texas, 19 August, 1899.
Swedish Amanda A. Newton 10/11/1909 44846 From H.E. van Deman, J.G. Smedburg, West Sound, Washington, October 4, 1909.
Texas Iron Clad Deborah G. Passmore 7/26/1898 15912 From W.B. Hill, Jefferson, Marion Co., Texas.
Treyve (Madame Treyve) Mary Daisy Arnold 10/10/1913 64960 From Geneva Experiment Station, Geneva, New York, 18 September, 1913
Triumph (de Vienne) Deborah G. Passmore 11/28/1904 33068 From T.A. Farrand, South Haven, Michigan.
Triumph (de Vienne) Royal G. Steadman 11/15/1922 102449 From South Haven, Michigan.
Triumph de Vienne Bertha Heiges 09/24/1901 22542 From Albert Day, St. Catherine, Ontario, Canada, 18 September, 1901.
Tyson Ellen I. Schutt 08/20/1912 57566 From D.N. Shoemaker, Camden, Ohio, 15 August, 1912.
Tyson Royal G. Steadman 08/22/1922 101716 From South Haven, Michigan.
Tyson Mary Daisy Arnold   105091 From D.N. Shoemaker, Washington, D.C. Grown near Camden, Ohio.
Uliu (Ulin?) Mary Daisy Arnold 10/09/1913 64961 From Geneva Exp. Station, Geneva, New York, 19 September, 1913.
Uvedale St. Germain Bertha Heiges 02/20/1901 21246 From G.W. Loiner, Commissioner Dept. Agriculture, Richmond, Virginia, 11 February, 1901. (also spelled "Euverdael St. Germain" on painting.
Van Cott Mary Daisy Arnold 08/09/1918 95776 From W.F. Wight, Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan, 9 August, 1918.
Van Fleet Mary Daisy Arnold   110230 From J.L. Pelham, Phileme, Georgia.
Vermont Beauty Mary Daisy Arnold 09/29/1913 63940 From L.C. Williams, Montclair, New Jersey 15 August, 1913.
Vicar of Winkfield Royal G. Steadman 10/31/1918 96343 From E.L. Keasey, South Haven, Michigan, 12 October, 1918.
Vicar of Winkfield - section Royal G. Steadman 10/31/1918 96343 From E.L. Keasey, South Haven, Michigan, 12 October, 1918.
Victoria Amanda A. Newton 09/15/1906 36495 From G. Onderdonk, Nursery, Victoria, Texas.
Vinson Royal G. Steadman 05/12/1931 111937 From Mrs. Alice A. Nash, South Weymouth, Mass. through E.L. Knight.
Wallis Ellen I. Schutt 09/16/1909 44361 From Henry Wallis, Wellston, St. Lous County, Missouri, 7 September, 1909.
White Doyenne Deborah G. Passmore 09/08/1900 20000 From Prof. W.H. Ragen, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana.
White Doyenne Amanda A. Newton 10/25/1913 66653 From Geneva Experiment Station, Geneva, New York, 20 October, 1913.
White Star Elsie E. Lower 2/30/1909 43299 From P.Bohlander & Son, Tippecanoe City, Miami County, Ohio, 15 February, 1909.
Wiest Deborah G. Passmore 9/20/1898 16428 From W.G. Waring, Tyrone, Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Wiest Bertha Heiges 9/30/1899 18263 From W.G. Waring, Tyrone, Blair County, Pennsylvania 28 September, 1899.
Wilder Mary Daisy Arnold 07/14/1915 82142 From W.R. Ballard, College Park, Maryland.
Wilder William H. Prestele 1/1/1888   Plate from 1888 USDA Yearbook of Agriculture, Division of Pomology.
Wilder Early Amanda A. Newton 07/20/1908 41166 From J.W. Kerr, Denton (Caroline Co.), Maryland July 14, 1908
Wilder Early Royal G. Steadman 08/13/1918   From Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Wilder Early - section Royal G. Steadman 08/13/1918   From Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan.
Willard Mary Daisy Arnold 09/26/1936 113424 From G.H. Howe, N.Y. Experiment Station, Geneva, New York.
Willard - section Mary Daisy Arnold 09/26/1936 113424 From G.H. Howe, N.Y. Experiment Station, Geneva, New York.
Winter Bartlett Bertha Heiges 11/16/1899 18667 From George C. Roeding, Fresno, Calfornia, 27 October, 1899; used in 1913 USDA Yearbook. (originated in Eugene, Oregon according to Ragan 1907).
Winter Bartlett Ellen I. Schutt 12/10/1913 18667 From 1899 painting by "Miss. B. Heiges"
Winter Bartlett Mary Daisy Arnold 10/24/1913 65659 From Wm. G. Voorheis, Elberta, Michigan, 6 October, 1913.
Winter Nelis Amanda A. Newton 10/29/1913 66472 From F.J. Reimer, Talent, Oregon, 21 October, 1913.
Winter Nelis Royal G. Steadman 10/05/1921 100371 From South Haven Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan
Winter Nelis L.C.C. Krieger 10/24/1935 113177 From W.W. Aldrich, Medford, Oregon.
Winter Nelis     1032 From South Haven Experiment Station, South Haven, Michigan, October 1932.
Winter Nelis James Marion Shull 11/06/1935 113177 From W.W. Aldrich, Medford, Oregon, 24 October, 1935.
Worden Seckel Royal G. Steadman 05/23/1922 101717 From South Haven, Michigan.

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