On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:27:21 GMT, "Justin Wilson" wrote:


"Mike Harris" wrote in message
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On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:48:54 +0000, Justin Wilson wrote:
Justin,

What area are you in, and what variety do you have? I love pears, but my
tree never fruited and ultimately succumbed to fireblight.

I actually live just north of SA. I believe the pear tree is a Pfanstiel
hybrid - I don't recall the exact spelling. But the trees are very strong,
healthy, and almost too much fruit. Luckily the dogs help clean up the yard.
Plus, I try to remove many of the new fruit to prevent limb breakage.

I wonder of the Bayer systemic formula would prevent fireblight?

Diflusate (sp?) is an extremely, toxic pesticide used systemically. I
have used it IN containers on plants where I'm going to lose the plant
and I collect very expensive brugmansia and datura. I don't think
Bayer is labeled for food.