Crocker. 1. U. S. D. A. Yearbook, 497, Pl. LX. 1905.
Originated in an orchard planted by gold miners near Loomis, Cal., about 1850 and known locally as Crocker Bartlett. Fruit medium, oblong-obovate-pyriform, somewhat angular, golden-yellow, netted and russeted; stem medium to long, slender, obliquely inserted; calyx small, closed, in a deep, abrupt basin; flesh yellowish, buttery, juicy, mild subacid to sweet; very good; Jan. to Mar.
Croft Castle. 1. Mag. Hort. 8:60. 1842. 2. Ibid. 13:154. 1847. 3. Mas Le Verger 3:Pt. 2, 121, fig. 157. 1866-73.
Raised by T. A. Knight, former President of the London Horticultural Society. Fruit medium, globular at the stalk end, greenish-yellow, covered with large, brown dots and russet markings; flesh whitish, a little gritty but melting, juicy, rich, sugary, and perfumed; an excellent dessert pear; Oct.
Cross. 1. Mag. Hort. 7:132, fig. 8. 1841. 2. Ibid. 20:138. 1854.
Originated with a Mr. Cross, Newburyport, Mass. Fruit medium, globular-ovate, smooth, deep yellow, red on the sunny side, covered with russet dots, patches of russet around the eye; flesh yellowish-white, tender, juicy, of a rich, spicy flavor; a handsome and excellent fruit; Dec.
Crouch. 1. Downing Fr. Trees Am. 730. 1869.
Originated at Colchester, Conn. Fruit below medium, globular, inclining to oblate, pale yellow, netted and patched with russet, many russet dots; flesh whitish, juicy, melting, sweet, pleasant; good; Sept.
Crow. 1. John S. Kerr Cal. 11. 1898.
Described by John S. Kerr, Sherman, Tex., as new in his catalog of 1898. Fruit said to be like Bartlett in shape and color; finest flavor; Sept.