In 1921, the book The Pears of New York was compiled by U. P. Hedrick and published by the New York Agricultural Experiment Station. As Hedrick wrote in the preface, his goal with The Pears of New York was

"To give an account of the history and uses of the pear; to depict the botanical characters of cultivated pears; to describe pear growing in this country... and, lastly, to give in full detail the synonymy, bibliography, economic status, and full descriptions of the most important cultivated pears with brief notices of varieties of minor importance."

This volume has become a classic reference on the fruit cultivars of the period, and is known for its detailed descriptions and beautiful artwork.

This set of two antique prints includes the illustrations for the varieties of "Souvenir du Congres" and "Urbaniste". Printed on cream base stock, the prints feature sumptuous shades of yellow, orange, and green. 

Details:  Excellent condition; matted and stored on backboards and in protective sleeves.  Prints measure 8 1/2" x 11 1/2"; with mattes measure 12" x 16".