Pyrus communis Lawson Comet
1907
Long before grocery stores standardized our produce, the USDA hired artists to document every unique fruit variety. In 1907, Ellen Isham Schutt painted this 'Lawson Comet' pear, capturing its speckled green skin blushing into a deep, vibrant red. The cross-section below isn't just artistic; it's scientific data, showing the seed structure for farmers in Pennsylvania who grew this specific crop. These illustrations were part of a massive government archive, preserving the look of agricultural history with stunning, realistic detail.
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