{"title":"Propagation Material","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhatever you need, rootstock, scion or buddy tape, we have it! If you need some know-how too, we also have that! In fact, we have an excellent course and book for you, filled with everything you need to know to become a successful grafter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grandma-ethel-black-currant","title":"Grandma Ethel Black Currant Bareroot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes nigrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis black currant is a family classic that was grown by Ken's great-grandmother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrandma Ethel produces large fruit with a slightly stronger flavour than Titania and an unusual sweetness for a currant. 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It was bred as a cross between the varieties Consort, Kayaanin Musta, and Altaskaya Dessertnaya in 1969 and chosen for further evaluation in 1974. Since its release it has become one of the most popular currants in North America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is easy to see why Titania has become so popular. It produces large, juicy berries with a rich, mild flavour. It is also resistant to White Pine Blister Rust and mildew. The berries are great for a variety of uses, such as the black currant scones and black currant and blueberry tarts Steph made (see pictures)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ken Roth - Hazel Grove Farm","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":47653775769911,"sku":"C-CG-TI-1","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 year plant","offer_id":46201963774263,"sku":"C-CG-TI-2","price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/Titania_Black_Currant_Bush-228x228.jpg?v=1755716321"},{"product_id":"lac-balsam","title":"Lac Balsam","description":"\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"content-type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLac Balsam is a premium European wound sealing product made from natural tree resin.  This is simply the best solution for sealing those irregular wounds caused by such things as rabbits, mice, ice storms and string trimmers.  It also works reasonably well as a grafting wax.  We have been using Lac Balsam around the nursery for as long as we can remember... and we're super super happy with this stuff.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little bit goes a long way too; one of these 200mL tubes will last a long time for the backyard orchardist. \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, for those looking for a larger quantity we also have 1kg tubs as well!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C Frensch","offers":[{"title":"200g Tube","offer_id":40183004102725,"sku":"OS-1LB","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Tub","offer_id":40183004135493,"sku":"OS-1LB-2","price":63.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/20200405_122704_1.jpg?v=1586799418"},{"product_id":"kingston-black-apple","title":"Kingston Black Apple Bareroot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eKingston Black is named after the English town Kingston St Mary where it was grown in orchards around a parish. Its dark maroon flesh earned the second part of its name, 'black.' This apple produces a great single-variety cider which made it quite popular by the 1800s and by 1950 it was the most commonly grown cider apple in the West of England. Although its popularity has waned due to its poor cropping and disease susceptibility, it is still renowned among cider enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis English cider apple produces a well-balanced juice, capable of creating a vintage cider of excellent quality. 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We will reach out to participants at a later date regarding their selection. Additional rootstock and scionwood can be purchased from the website when available. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Paired tickets are an economical option for two people to attend the workshop but each pair only takes home five trees total. If both participants want to graft and take home five trees each, they will each need to purchase a Single ticket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Saturday April 25 2026: 1-4 PM Single Ticket","offer_id":51003138507063,"sku":"WS-GRAFT-1","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saturday April 25 2026: 1-4 PM Pair Ticket","offer_id":51003307229495,"sku":"WS-GRAFT-1P","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sunday April 26 2026: 1-4 PM Single Ticket","offer_id":51003297431863,"sku":"WS-GRAFT-2","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sunday April 26 2026: 1-4 PM Pair Ticket","offer_id":51003307262263,"sku":"WS-GRAFT-2P","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/UntitledProject.jpg?v=1757430621"},{"product_id":"chester-thornless-blackberry","title":"Chester Thornless Blackberry Bareroot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eRubus sp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eChester Thornless was created and released as a collaboration between the Agricultural Research Service, USDA, Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Station, and Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station. It was first bred in Illinois in 1968 and was selected for its thornless nature and cold hardiness. It was later released in 1985.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eChester Thornless is easy to grow and rewarding. 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It is a cross between Chester Thornless and NY 95.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis variety produces very large and abundant berries late in the summer. The dark berries are sweet with some tartness, resembling the flavour of wild blackberries. Its cold hardy nature makes it hard to turn down for Canadian growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePictured on the left: \u003c\/strong\u003etop: Chester, bottom: Illini Hardy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":51003717615927,"sku":"C-RS-IL-1","price":9.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 year plant","offer_id":31131768520773,"sku":"C-RS-IL-2","price":28.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/20230821-164653.jpg?v=1755716284"},{"product_id":"black-walnut","title":"Black Walnut Seedling Bareroot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuglans nigra \u003c\/em\u003eor hybrid. Our seeds are collected from trees that may have been cross-pollinated by closely related species so the resulting seedlings may be hybrids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eNative to much of the eastern and central United States and southern Ontario, Black Walnut has long been used as a source of food, dye, lovely dark wood, and as an ornamental tree. Although it is said to have a better flavour than the English walnut, the Black walnut remains less popular due to the increased difficulty of harvesting the nut meat from within the husk. Black walnut is also infamous for being allelopathic, meaning it secretes toxic chemicals (juglones) into the soil to reduce plant competition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack walnut is a beautiful tree that produces nuts with a stronger flavour than that of English walnuts. The sap can be boiled to make walnut syrup, which tastes very similar to maple syrup but with notes of caramel and butterscotch. Also, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineyriverbrewing.com\/beer\/black-walnut\/\" title=\"black walnut beer\"\u003ehusks can be used in brewing beer\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe mindful of the juglones in the in the roots\/nut husks, they are toxic to many other species. They require a buffer of about 50'\/30m from the edge of the trees canopy for juglone-sensitive plants. This article from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegardenhoe.com\/juglone-toxicity\/\" title=\"juglone toxicity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Garden Hoe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a helpful list of plants that tolerate juglones. However there are recent (2019) studies showing healthy soil high in organic matter and mycorrhizal fungi actually reduce the toxicity of juglones suggesting many plants can grow below juglans species in a healthy ecosystem - it will be interesting to see more study done in this area! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Root Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":44033284669751,"sku":"S-NS-WB-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/20241012_092911.jpg?v=1754592377"},{"product_id":"jewel-black-raspberry","title":"Jewel Black Raspberry Bareroot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRubus occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eJewel black raspberries were bred by Cornell University in New York in an effort to create productive and vigorous black raspberry varieties. It was bred in 1954 as a cross between Bristol and Dundee black raspberries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack raspberries are a special treat with less tang than red raspberries, and more of that musky sweetness that black berries (mulberries, blackberries, etc.) have. Steph eats these berries by the handful - delicious! 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Because of this, we aren't able to guarantee ship dates with rootstock orders, as we are at the mercy of the nursery and pool truck; the shipment typically comes in March-April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require more than 1000 rootstocks, we recommend importing it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe regularly offer the following rootstock varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB9 - Dwarf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eB9 (aka Bud 9 or Budagovsky 9) was developed at the Michurinsk College of Agriculture in Russia as part of a series of cold hardy rootstocks. It is a cross between M8 and Red Standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eB9 is an extremely hardy variety that encourages early bearing and high yields. The red leaves and inner wood makes it easy to distinguish from the scionwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits:\u003c\/b\u003e Dwarf, reaches 8-10ft tall, precocious, minimal suckering, requires permanent staking, suitable for espalier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to fireblight and collar rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB10 - Dwarf, royalties are included in price:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eB10 (aka Bud 10 or Budagovsky 10) \u003cspan\u003ewas developed at the Michurinsk College of Agriculture in Russia as part of a series of cold hardy rootstocks. It is a cross between M27 and Robusta 5.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eB10 is quite similar to B9 (see description above) but with a little more vigour and fireblight resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits:\u003c\/b\u003e Dwarf, reaches 8-10ft tall, precocious, minimal suckering, requires permanent staking, suitable for espalier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to fireblight and collar rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.41 - Dwarf, royalties are included in price:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eG.41 (or Geneva 41) was developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva as a cross between M27 and Robusta 5. It was selected for its disease resistance, winter hardiness, good productivity, and minimal suckering and released in 1998. This variety is still relatively new and experimental so more information may be available in the future!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It:  \u003c\/b\u003eThis rootstock produces hardy, precocious, and productive trees that are resistant to several apple tree pests and diseases. The trees are also known for producing branches with wide crotch angles which is desirable in apple trees. However, the trees can be brittle so handle them with care and stake them immediately upon planting to provide extra support. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eDwarf, reaches 8-10ft tall, precocious, productive, minimal suckering, produces branches with wide angles ideal for fruit, trees tend to be brittle so require extra care when handling and should be staked immediately once planted and will require permanent support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eVery resistant to fireblight, rot, replant disease, and woolly apple aphid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood but trees can be brittle at graft union which can lead to trees breaking prematurely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMLA 26 - Dwarf\/Semi-Dwarf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eM26 was developed at the East Malling Research Station in England and is a cross between M9 and M16. In 1973, EMLA 26 was released as a virus-free clone of M26 and named EMLA after the East Malling and Long Ashton Research Stations that created it. It is considered a dwarfing rootstock although it is quite vigorous so the resulting trees are between dwarf and semi-dwarf height. It is commonly used around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eThis rootstock produces a smaller tree that (depending on the area) doesn't need permanent staking like most dwarf rootstocks. It is very precocious and produces heavy crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eDwarf\/semi-dwarf, reaches 8-12ft tall, very precocious, does not require permanent staking in sheltered locations, suitable for espalier, not particularly cold hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eSusceptible to to collar rot and fireblight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eCompatibility issues with certain varieties including Golden Delicious and many triploid varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB118 - Semi-Dwarf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eB118 (aka Budagovsky 118 and Bud118) was developed at the Michurinsk College of Agriculture in Russia as part of a series of cold hardy rootstocks. It is a cross between Moscow Pear, M8, and M9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eWhile we prefer EMLA 106 due to its superior graft compatibility, B118's excellent cold hardiness has made it our go-to for grafting our cold hardy semi-dwarf trees. It's red leaves and inner wood makes the rootstock much easier to distinguish from the scionwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-dwarf, reaches 12-15ft tall, very cold hardy and vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eSomewhat resistant to collar rot and fireblight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eMedium - good take with certain cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMLA 106 - Semi-Dwarf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eMM106 was released in 1932 as part of a joint breading program between the East Malling and Merton Research Stations. It is a cross between M2 and Northern Spy. \u003cspan\u003eIn 1973, EMLA 106 was released as a virus-free clone of MM106 and named EMLA after the East Malling and Long Ashton Research Stations that created it. It is very commonly grown. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eEMLA 106 is our go-to rootstock when it comes to grafting semi-dwarf trees that are zone 4-5. It produces well and is decently vigorous, plus it has good graft compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-dwarf, reaches 12-15ft tall, nice balance of vigour and production, trees are well-anchored, suitable for most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eSomewhat susceptible to moisture\/collar rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMLA 111 - Semi-Dwarf\/Full-Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eMM111 was released in 1952 as part of a joint breading program between the East Malling and Merton Research Stations. It is a cross between Merton 793 and Northern Spy. \u003cspan\u003eIn 1973, EMLA 111 was released as a virus-free clone of MM 111 and named EMLA after the East Malling and Long Ashton Research Stations that created it. It was commonly used in the mid-Atlantic and California before orchards switched to using dwarf rootstock to speed up production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eEMLA 111\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eproduces well-anchored and vigorous trees that are hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween semi-dwarf and full-size\u003c\/span\u003e, reaches 14-20ft tall, tolerates wet, dry, and poor soils and encourages trees to start bearing at a young age, good anchorage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to collar rot and woolly apple aphid, and tolerant of fireblight. Moderate amount of suckering and burr knots. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.969 - Semi-Dwarf, royalties are included in price:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eG.969 (aka Geneva 969) was developed at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva by Jim Cummins. It was first created in 1976 as a cross between Ottawa 3 and Robusta 5. This variety is relatively new so more information may be available in the future! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eG.969 produces well-anchored and precocious trees that are resistant to several disease including fireblight. It generally has good cold hardiness and is considered a good option for growing weaker vigour varieties like Honeycrisp. It also produces minimal suckering and burr knots. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-dwarf, produces a tree 12-15ft tall, precocious, good anchorage, minimal suckering and burr knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to fireblight, collar rot, and woolly apple aphid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eG.969 generally has good graft compatibility but it recent tests have shown it may produce brittle graft unions when \u003cspan\u003eChestnut Crab, Cox's Orange Pippin, Cortland, Fuji, Jonagold, Sansa, or Wickson Crab\u003c\/span\u003e are chip budded on it. Other varieties may develop similar issues but have not been tested. Brittle graft unions do not appear to be a problem if the trees are grafted using the whip and tongue method. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonovka - Full Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eAntonovka was developed by renowned Russian plant breeder I.V. Michurin and released in 1888. Although the fruit of this hardy variety is less popular outside of its homeland, it has been commonly used as rootstock due to its unique ability to stay almost true to type and its strong root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eAs a standard full-size rootstock, Antonovka became our go-to for full-size trees. The strong root system and decent cold hardiness makes it a good candidate for most locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eFull-size, reaches 16-20ft tall, very vigorous, produces a strong and deep root system which makes it fairly drought tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf any varieties you are interested in have sold out or you want rootstock for 2027, contact us to be added to our Spring 2027 request list!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mixed Source","offers":[{"title":"B9 Dwarf","offer_id":39663350251589,"sku":"R-AP-B9","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"B10 Dwarf","offer_id":47798878011703,"sku":"R-AP-B10","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Geneva 41 Dwarf","offer_id":47798879781175,"sku":"R-AP-G41","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"EMLA 26 Dwarf\/Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":39670588145733,"sku":"R-AP-E26","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"B118 Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":39670588342341,"sku":"R-AP-B118","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"EMLA 106 Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":39670588244037,"sku":"R-AP-E106","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"EMLA 111 Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":47959590404407,"sku":"R-AP-E111","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Geneva 969 Semi-Dwarf","offer_id":49942429827383,"sku":"R-AP-G969","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Antonovka Full Size","offer_id":39670588440645,"sku":"R-AP-ANT","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/Rootstock.png?v=1639505983"},{"product_id":"pear-rootstock-1","title":"Pear Rootstock","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking to graft your own pear trees? We're happy to offer rootstock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we have young stool beds growing, in the meantime we import rootstock from Oregon. Aside from the headache (paperwork) of importing and distance, we are very happy with our suppliers quality, and are happy to offer small scale and backyard operations with rootstock. Every August, we prepare a rootstock order for the following spring, and our order comes up on the pool truck with all the other Ontario orders. Because of this, we aren't able to guarantee ship dates with rootstock orders, as we are at the mercy of the nursery and pool truck; the shipment typically comes in March-April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require more than 1000 rootstocks, we recommend importing yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe offer the following rootstock varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvence Quince - Dwarf (see the quince rootstock listing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silvercreeknursery.ca\/products\/quince-rootstock?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=quince+root\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to purchase)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eProvence Quince is a quince rootstock that was selected by the Institute National de la Recherche Agronomique's Angers station in France. It was released in the 1960s and became especially popular in Europe in the 1980s and 1990s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eProvence Quince is easy to propagate and has decent vigour. Although it is incompatible with certain pear varieties, the issue can be overcome with the use of an interstem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eDwarfing affect on pears, reaches about 10-15ft tall, precocious, produces good crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to crown gall, pear decline, and nematodes but somewhat susceptible to fireblight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eCompatible with most European pears including Anjou, Flemish Beauty, and Summercrisp. Incompatible with Bartlett, Bosc, Seckel and a few others, we use an Old Home interstem to graft these varieties to Provence Quince. Also compatible with quince and loquats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOHxF 87 - Semi-Dwarf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eOld Home x Farmingdale 87 is part of the OHxF series that was developed by F.E. Reimer at Oregon State University in an effort to create fireblight resistant rootstock. Two fireblight resistant varieties, Old Home and Farmingdale, were bred to pass the resistance on to their seedlings, hence the name. OHxF 87 in particular was selected for its good productivity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eA popular choice among the OHxF series, this semi-dwarf rootstock boasts high productivity and a good root system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-dwarf, reaches 12-18ft, precocious and very productive, cold hardy, produces a good root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to fireblight and soil diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eCompatible with European pears and Asian pears, though some resources say Asian pears tend not to live as long on this rootstock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOHxF 97 - Full Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Home x Farmingdale 97 is part of the OHxF series that was developed by F.E. Reimer at Oregon State University in an effort to create fireblight resistant rootstock. Two fireblight resistant varieties, Old Home and Farmingdale, were bred to pass the resistance on to their seedlings, hence the name. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eOHxF 97 is our go-to pear rootstock with its fireblight resistance, strong root system, and good vigour and productivity. Its compatibility with European and Asian pears makes it extra versatile, a feature we value with our large array of pear varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eFull-size, reaches 16-20ft, cold hardy, strong root system, produces good crops, vigorous, moderately precocious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to pear decline and fireblight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eCompatible with all European and Asian pears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePyrus betulifolia\u003c\/em\u003e - Full Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003ePyrus betulifolia \u003c\/em\u003e(aka birchleaf pear) is native to parts of China and Tibet. This thorny cousin of the pear trees we grow is commonly used as rootstock for Asian pears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003ePyrus betulifolia \u003c\/em\u003eis a vigorous and adaptable pear rootstock, compatible with both European and Asian pears. It is also a very thorny variety, making it useful for deterring critter damage on the rootstock. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone: \u003c\/b\u003e4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits: \u003c\/b\u003eFull-size, produces Asian pears 15-20ft tall and European pears over 30ft, vigorous, highly adaptable to different soils, very thorny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to fireblight and pear decline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eCompatible with European pears and Asian pears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf any varieties you are interested in have sold out or you want rootstock for 2027, contact us to be added to our Spring 2027 request list!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mixed Source","offers":[{"title":"OHxF 87 (semi-dwarf)","offer_id":39670598434885,"sku":"R-PRE-O87","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"OHxF 97 (full size)","offer_id":39670598467653,"sku":"R-PRE-O97","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pyrus betulifolia (full size)","offer_id":49942325395767,"sku":"R-PRE-BET","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/Rootstock_ff639184-bb60-42e9-9c18-474737b6b3a0.png?v=1639506080"},{"product_id":"plum-apricot-rootstock","title":"Apricot \u0026 Plum Rootstock","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking to graft your own apricot and plum trees? We're happy to offer rootstock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we have young stool beds growing, in the meantime we import rootstock from Oregon. Aside from the headache (paperwork) of importing and distance, we are very happy with our supplier's quality, and are happy to offer small scale and backyard operations with rootstock. Every August, we prepare a rootstock order for the following spring, and our order comes up on the pool truck with all the other Ontario orders. Because of this, we aren't able to guarantee ship dates with rootstock orders, as we are at the mercy of the nursery and pool truck; the shipment typically comes in March-April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require more than 1000 rootstocks, we recommend importing it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe offer the following rootstock varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarianna 2624 - Semi-Dwarf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eMarianna 2624 was created by W.L. Howard of UC Davis at the California Agricultural Experimental Station. It was selected as an open-pollinated Marianna seedling in 1926 and was eventually released in 1940, likely due to its vigour, good disease-resistance, and tolerance of many soil types.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eFor growers like us with heavier soil types, Marianna 2624 is a great choice for a semi-dwarf rootstock! It produces a well-anchored tree and is resistant to several diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery adaptable to wide range of soil types, tolerates very heavy and wet soils well\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces trees that can be maintained at 12-17ft tall, vigorous, well-anchored but needs staking first few years due to shallow roots, prone to suckering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Hardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eSomewhat resistant to pytophthora, crown rot, root rot, and oak rot fungus, and resistant to root-knot nematode. Susceptible to crown gall and bacterial canker. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eCompatible with plums, apricots, and some almonds. 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Over the years, it became the favored fig to grow in California, including sweeping through the commercial orchards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent quality fig, with good production! Black skin, sweet strawberry-red flesh, with distinct flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropic Of Canada","offers":[{"title":"1 year plant","offer_id":51333496275255,"sku":"C-FI-BM-1","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 year plant","offer_id":50976358334775,"sku":"C-FI-BM-2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/fig_ficus_black_mission.png?v=1754592181"},{"product_id":"cherry-rootstock","title":"Cherry Rootstock","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking to graft your own sweet or sour cherry trees? We're happy to offer rootstock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we have young stool beds growing, in the meantime we import rootstock from Oregon. Aside from the headache (paperwork) of importing and distance, we are very happy with our supplier's quality, and are happy to offer small scale and backyard operations with rootstock. Every August, we prepare a rootstock order for the following spring, and our order comes up on the pool truck with all the other Ontario orders. Because of this, we aren't able to guarantee ship dates with rootstock orders, as we are at the mercy of the nursery and pool truck; the shipment typically comes in March-April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require more than 1000 rootstocks, we recommend importing it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe offer the following rootstock varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahaleb - Full-size for sour cherries and semi-dwarf for sweet cherries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eThis rootstock is so old that its origins are a bit of a mystery, but it has been used in France since at least the end of the 1700s. It was eventually introduced to the US in the mid-1850s and by the 1900s it was more popular than Mazzard due to how easy it is to propagate from seed and its general disease resistance. However, this popularity declined when it was discovered that Mahaleb was incompatible with certain sweet cherry varieties. Despite this, it is still quite commonly used in many parts of the world today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eMahaleb is a cold hardy and disease resistant rootstock that is also quite tolerant of drought. Cherries grafted on Mahaleb tend to be productive, vigorous, and precocious. However, Mahaleb is susceptible to crown and root rot so avoid planting it anywhere that is overly wet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil: \u003c\/b\u003eLoam and sandy soils, prefers soils that are deep and well-drained, very sensitive to waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habits:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces a sour cherry 15-30ft tall and a sweet cherry 15-20ft tall, vigorous and precocious, anchors very well in the soil and tolerant of drought, tends to sucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisease Resistance: \u003c\/b\u003eResistant to crown gall, canker, and some nematodes but very susceptible to collar and root rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGraft Compatibility: \u003c\/b\u003eGood graft compatibility with sour cherries but incompatible with some varieties of sweet cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMazzard - Full-Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003eMazzard is the oldest known sweet cherry rootstock and can be dated back to Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Despite its age, Mazzard remains the standard for cherry rootstock and even millennia later it remains one of the most commonly used in the world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy We Use It: \u003c\/b\u003eMazzard is the most popular cherry rootstock in North America. Although not quite as drought tolerant or disease resistant as Mahaleb, it has better graft compatibility and is tolerant of a wider range of soils. 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The rootstock will be too small for grafting the spring that you receive them and should be planted out instead. They may size up enough for summer grafting and would be suitable for grafting the following spring (provided no issues with growth conditions). Shipping fees may be adjusted in the spring since ellepots are more difficult to ship than our bareroot stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to graft your own peach trees? We're happy to offer rootstock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we have young stool beds growing, in the meantime we import rootstock from Oregon. Aside from the headache (paperwork) of importing and distance, we are very happy with our supplier's quality, and are happy to offer small scale and backyard operations with rootstock. Every August, we prepare a rootstock order for the following spring, and our order comes up on the pool truck with all the other Ontario orders. 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It is a rather uncommon variety and is great for sauce. It has begun producing reliably in our test orchard the last few years, and always has a bountiful crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451107541303,"sku":"P-AP-BT","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/products\/20210802_132732.jpg?v=1755721893"},{"product_id":"ben-davis-apple-scionwood","title":"Ben Davis Apple Scionwood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce one of the most popular commercial apples in the United States, Ben Davis apple trees were planted across the continent following its discovery around 1800. Due to its firm fruit and excellent keeping qualities, this apple was extremely easy to transport over longer distances which led to its popularity. Once storage and transportation improved, this apple was slowly replaced with better tasting varieties and it is now a relatively rare find. It's also a parent to Cortland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe mellow, sub-acidic, mildly aromatic red fruit is not quite as flavourful as some apples but it stores exceptionally well, lasting into spring. Flavour improves in storage, like many heritage apples. 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Its sweet, melting yet crisp flesh is similar to Bartlett with an excellent flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Scionwood","offer_id":51451154268471,"sku":"P-PRE-BG","price":8.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/IMG_1503.jpg?v=1755781621"},{"product_id":"beurre-hardy-pear-scionwood","title":"Beurré Hardy European Pear Scionwood","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeurré Hardy was cultivated in France around 1820 by a Monsieur Bonnet and was named after Julien Alexandre Hardy, the director of the Luxembourg Gardens located in Paris. \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeurré\" translates from French as \"butter-like,\" referring to the smooth, juicy flesh that was typical of pears developed at this time in France and Belgium. It is considered a classic French fresh-eating pear and remains popular to this day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeurré Hardy produces a sweet, aromatic pear with white\/pinkish flesh that has a hint of rosewater. It grows quickly but can take a while to start fruiting, although once it does it produces reliably heavy crops when grown in warm areas. 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Bosc's alternate names 'Beurre Bosc' refer to its buttery texture and 'Calebasse Bosc' refers to its gourd-like shape.  Regardless of its origins, Bosc has remained popular and is grown in numerous countries around the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Grow It: \u003c\/strong\u003eBosc pears are long and slender with golden brown russetted skin. The flesh is of high quality, very sweet, and the pears store much better than most varieties. 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