Hello all,

While attending our second fruit tasting expo this year, we took the plunge and joined the club.  Growing some backyard fruit trees has been a small dream of ours for a while, and now that we have a bit of space we're thrilled to have the chance.

After tasting dozens of samples, and getting a bit overwhelmed as one does at one of these events, we happened upon a pear that we thought was pretty incredible.  Excited to get things started, we rushed to the make-a-tree stand to order one up for ourselves.  Now, as we're planning out the rest of our fledgling orchard this winter, we know that we'll need a pollinator for this tree.  Unfortunately, there is almost no information that I have been able to find out online about this variety, and the books that were at the grafting stand didn't list it either.

So, long story short, we're looking for any information that anyone may have about the "Jubiliana" pear.  The most important right now would be bloom times in the Portland/Willamette Valley area, but any other references or info would also be appreciated.  We have found info on the "Jubilee", which we also saw at the show, but that seemed to be a different fruit -- I am not sure if they are related though.

All that said, we're looking forward to this new adventure and grateful to be part of the club!

With thanks,

Keith & Ellie