Vavilov
(W2, E6 grafted 2017) Vavilov is selection PI 337446 at the USDA Germplasm Repository in Corvallis Oregon. It was sent to the USDA in 1968 from the Vavilov Institute in Leningrad Russia. It was named in the U.S. after the famed Russian plant breeder Nicolai Vavilov who the Soviet research stations were named for. It was sent to us by Dr. Joseph Postman of the repository. It was found to be a cross of Rousselet of Stuttgart X Dr Jules Guyot. It ripens in August and is sweet and crunchy with a skin color said to resemble a rainbow trout.
Onward
(W2, E6 grafted 2017) Organic English gardeners love Onward for its ease of growing and reliable production even in years with untimely spring frosts. The medium-size fruit is yellow and sometimes russetted, with a rich, sweet and juicy flavor. It is ripe here in late August. A daughter of the famous Doyenne du Comice. It’s a heavy, precocious cropper and a late bloomer.
Bosc
(W2, E6) A firm-fleshed, flavorful pear with a beautiful brownish russetted skin and a crunchy texture. Some prefer it to the smooth texture of Comice. Very sweet and juicy when fully ripe. Excellent for baking! Bosc’s are hugely productive. Ripe in October.
