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borers, scale insects, or root aphides. Unfortunately, trees of tills character are 

 sometimes sent out, and oi'chards planted from them are sure to give trouble. In 

 general it is best to avoid trees grown in regions much subject to peach yellows and 

 peach rosette. In buying trees the planter will do well to deal only with nur- 

 serymen who have by honest dealing gained a well-merited reputation. It is better 

 to pay two prices for trees of an assured character than to take as a gift trees from 

 doubtful sources. 



The selection of varieties is a matter of considerable importance, and no general 

 rule applicable to the whole United States can be laid down. Many choice peaches 



Fig. 5.— Peaeh rosette. A budded tree attacked in spring and photographed in June. 



do well only in restricted localities. Some are likely to be winter-killed or to be 

 caught in bloom by late frosts; some are uncertain bearers; some mildew and others 

 rot badly; some are too tender for long shipment by rail; some ripen at the same 

 time as better sorts, which are to be preferred; some, like Elberta, have many 

 good qualities but fall short of the finest flavor. A variety for commercial pur- 

 poses must combine as many good points as possible. The tree must be hardy and 

 productive; the fruit must be of good size, fine color, and superior flavor, and must 

 be firm enough to stand shipment. The grower who contemplates setting an 

 orchard for profit will do well to stick closely to the old and well-tried sorts. If he 



