Where are you located?

There's a new yahoo group called scion exchange where you might have some luck. There's already over 50 people there just looking to swap scions. I'd post a link but GW won't allow that link here.

1. I use the cleft graft on branches up to 3", also look into the oblique cleft graft where the stock isnt split. Branches or trunks larger than that are usually rind grafted. 2. Asian pears can have delayed compatibility issues with pyrus communis; european types, with some exceptions such as 'Ya Li' which is compatible. 3. If you cut the stock back hard, you'll get some vigorous regrowth. Pinching back the stock's suckers should send that energy to the scions and you can get 6'+ of growth from one dormant scion bud. 4. Leaving a nurse branch or two in the lower portion of the tree is a good idea. It will help sustain the root system, and could be a pollen source later on. 5. I could provide you with pear scion wood, I've got about a dozen varieties and am going to a scion exchange at the end of the month. Any particular qualities you're looking for besides FB resistance?

Sometimes it is the timing of the harvest that have a big effect on the taste, thus it could be misleading to taste them side by side. If these have peak flavors at the same time, then we can fairly compare, but oftentimes not happening that all types peak at the same time. Most times, the 20th century is on the bottom rank when it comes to taste comparison of my asian pears, up above it would be Shinseiki pears, near the top would be chojuro and hosui, that is, when accounting only the taste as I remember them from their peak flavors. Although not a single one of them are poor eating quality, and I would rank the least of my Asian pears to be better tasting than most of my ripe European pears. There are times that the 20th century is truly outstanding, like if I pick the fruits at around 11:00 pm, after the cool delta breezes have blown a chilly night on us, the taste are a very nice cold treat that compliments well with my Asian pear wine. The same also with very early morning harvest. I forgot to note which timing is better, but will do that comparison this year.